World Cup prices skyrocket ahead of startAFP, WASHINGTONFrom almost US$900 for the opening game to more thanUS$8,000 for the final, match tickets are hardly affordable for the World Cup, which begins in North America in 100 days. Cyclists pass the Akron Stadium, one of the host venues for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday. There are 104 matches scheduled for this expanded World Cup, the first ever to feature 48 teams, and ticket prices have soared for the most in-demand games. FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists ticket prices are simply a consequence of the huge demand. The price of parking is extortionary at many World Cup stadiums, which are often situated well away from the downtown areas of host cities.

Source: Taipei Times March 02, 2026 17:57 UTC