FIFA tripled the price of its top-tier tickets for the 2026 World Cup final, listing “Front Category 1” seats at $32,970 for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The previous high for Category 1 had been $10,990. On the resale market, tickets were already listed at prices ranging from $8,000 to a staggering $11.5 million.
The pricing provoked swift political reaction, with New Jersey congressional representatives penning a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressing concerns about the ticketing structure. The move raises questions about accessibility for ordinary fans at a tournament FIFA has marketed as a celebration of global football.
