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FIFA World Cup ticket prices and availability on the eve of tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

FIFA World Cup ticket prices and availability on the eve of tournament

Summary

The FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, with record ticket prices set across venues in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Many seats are sold out, with 29 games confirming full capacity and 75 others still having tickets available. Criticism surrounds the high-ticket prices, some exceeding five figures, as FIFA employs dynamic pricing. Category three seats at lower prices are scarce, with only three matches offering them. More tickets are anticipated to be released closer to game dates, and resale markets have options for fans looking for alternative pricing.

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By the Numbers

•World Cup begins Thursday with matches in North America.
•29 games have sold out while 75 games still have tickets available.
•High-priced tickets have drawn criticism; some listed over $10,000.
•Category three seats remain for just three matches, costing up to $980.
•FIFA expects more tickets to be made available closer to match days.

Latest Updates

11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

What they're saying

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The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. FIFA is using dynamic pricing and has repeatedly raised the prices since tickets first went on sale last fall. FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended those prices Wednesday as fitting in the North American market, but they have been criticized for list prices that have reached five figures.
— Yahoo Sports

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