World Cup final tickets listed for over $2 million

The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, is already generating headlines for its exorbitant ticket prices on the secondary market. Reports indicate that individual tickets are being listed for a staggering $2.3 million, a sum that translates to roughly 21.4 million Norwegian kroner, according to The Guardian.

These premium seats, located behind the goal on the lower tier, represent a dramatic escalation from previous World Cup finals. For context, the most expensive tickets for the 2022 final in Qatar were priced at a mere $1,600. While FIFA does not control the resale prices, it levies a substantial 15% commission from both the buyer and seller on each transaction. This policy means FIFA stands to gain $690,000 if one of these $2.3 million tickets finds a buyer.

FIFA's decision to remove price caps on resales for the 2026 tournament, a departure from its previous policy, is attributed to the loosely regulated resale market in the United States and Canada. The organization claims this move is intended to curb scalping on third-party sites. However, the sheer scale of these prices raises questions about accessibility and the commercialization of the sport. While the cheapest tickets available directly from FIFA are now around $11,000, the astronomical figures for the final match suggest a stark divide between elite-level fandom and the average supporter.