World Cup Final Tickets Resold for Astonishing $11 Million

The 2026 World Cup ticket prices continue to be a major talking point, with FIFA recently releasing additional tickets for the final in New Jersey. On the secondary market, these tickets have been resold for astonishing prices, exceeding $11 million.

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This is something that can create memories for me and my grandson. How do you measure memories with money? Indeed, spending so much money to watch a game is expensive, but we enjoyed it.

Following the elimination of the host nations in the Round of 16, ticket prices for quarterfinal matches have seen a substantial decrease. For instance, a match in Inglewood, California, now has a lowest ticket price of $1,381, down from $3,261 before the U.S. was eliminated. Similarly, tickets for a match in Florida dropped from $3,866 to $2,049, and prices for a game in Kansas City fell from $2,381 to $1,142.

Fans attending these matches have varied reactions to the costs. Jake van Baarsel, a 65-year-old fan, bought two tickets for $2,000 after his son secured cheaper seats, emphasizing the value of creating memories with his grandson. He acknowledged the high cost but found the experience enjoyable. Lisandro Pineda, 70, paid $2,200 for resale tickets a month prior, admitting the price was high but he didn't want to miss the World Cup, especially since he missed the last one held locally. Kourosh Modarress, 68, shared that his family had to pay $7,000 per ticket, including hospitality, after failing to secure regular tickets during FIFA's sales rounds, calling it "daylight robbery."

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I think the price is too high, but don't forget these are resale tickets, and I just didn't want to be left out.

Despite the drop in quarterfinal ticket prices, the cost of attending the World Cup final remains exceptionally high. FIFA recently released nearly 1,200 Category 2 tickets priced at $7,380. Additionally, 68 front-row seats in Category 1 were offered, with prices ranging from $19,995 to $32,970. Premium packages like the "Trophy Lounge" and "Trophy Lounge+" were also available for $34,500 and $32,500 respectively, including catering. FIFA has not yet commented on the sudden release of these additional tickets. On the official FIFA resale market, final tickets start at $7,440.50 and have been resold for as high as $11,499,998.85.

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I think it's daylight robbery.