2026 World Cup final tickets now surpass eye-watering seven-figure price on official FIFA platform

The cost of attending the 2026 World Cup has taken another dramatic turn.

And this time, it is the final that will leave fans stunned.

2026 World Cup final reach absurd prices on FIFA resale platform

Tickets for the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium have appeared on FIFA’s official resale platform at eye-watering prices.

Some seats for the showpiece event on July 19th are listed at a whopping £1.7 million, far beyond what most supporters could ever realistically afford.

Even ‘lower-priced' resale tickets in similar areas are still being listed at five-figure sums, highlighting just how extreme the market has become.

FIFA does not directly set resale prices but facilitates the marketplace and takes a percentage fee from each transaction, meaning it still benefits financially from these inflated listings.

The governing body has defended its broader ticketing strategy, pointing to “market-driven pricing” and industry standards across North American sports and entertainment.

However, the latest listings are likely to fuel further criticism around affordability at the tournament.

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At this point, it feels like things have gone beyond expensive and into the absurd.

The World Cup final should be the pinnacle of the sport, an occasion for fans from around the world. Instead, prices like these make it feel more like an exclusive event for the ultra-wealthy.

Yes, resale markets can be unpredictable, and FIFA will argue this reflects demand, but when the official platform allows listings at these levels, while also taking a cut, it becomes hard to ignore the wider direction football is heading.

For many supporters, attending the biggest game in world football is no longer just difficult, it is just completely out of reach.