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How much do FIFA World Cup tickets cost?

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FIFA World Cup ticket prices vary widely. For the 2026 tournament, following a team to the final could cost at least $6,900 per fan, with families facing costs up to $30,000. The cheapest tickets for some matches are $210 AUD, with prices doubling for high-profile games. FIFA has introduced a limited $60 ticket tier, but most tickets remain much more expensive, and significant price gaps exist between categories.

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FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices

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  • FIFA adds limited $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup matches
  • 10% of each team's tickets are in the new affordable tier 23s
  • Fan groups say the move is positive but not enough 39s
  • Cheapest way to follow a team to the final totals $480 1m 10s
  • FIFA reports strong ticket demand despite criticism 1m 44s

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FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices
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Reuters
5 hours ago
FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices

FIFA announced it will add a limited number of $60 'Supporter Entry Tier' tickets for the next World Cup to improve affordability.

FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices
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Reuters
5 hours ago
FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices

With the $60 scheme, the cheapest way to follow a team to the final totals $480.

FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices
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Reuters
5 hours ago
FIFA unveils $60 ticket tier amid backlash over 2026 World Cup prices

Category 3 tickets cost $6,900, creating a large price gap for seats in the same stadium section.

Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices
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Reuters
5 days ago
Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

FSE states that following a team to the final will cost at least $6,900 per fan, nearly five times more than the previous World Cup.

Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices
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Reuters
5 days ago
Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

Nevan estimates a family of four would pay around $30,000, making attendance unaffordable for most football fans.

Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices
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Reuters
5 days ago
Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

Final tickets are rising to about $4,000, with dynamic pricing based on demand.

Soccer fans outraged over high World Cup ticket prices
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10 News First
5 days ago
Soccer fans outraged over high World Cup ticket prices

Tickets are described as outrageously expensive, making attendance unaffordable for many working-class fans.

Soccer fans outraged over high World Cup ticket prices
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10 News First
5 days ago
Soccer fans outraged over high World Cup ticket prices

Cheapest tickets for the Socceroos' first and third group stage games are $210 AUD, but prices double for the match against the USA.

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