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Supporters of the Scotland national football team have reacted with anger after resale tickets for a potential World Cup clash with Brazil national football team appeared online for a staggering £44,000, sparking outrage among the travelling Tartan Army.
The match, scheduled for 24 June at Hard Rock Stadium, would be part of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
World Cup 2026 ticket resale price shocks Scotland supporters
The astonishing price appeared on the official resale platform run by FIFA, where a Category Two ticket originally priced at £273 was listed for around £38,000.
Once FIFA’s 15% buyer fee is applied, the total cost climbs to roughly £43,700, while the seller also pays a separate 15% commission to the governing body.
Other resale listings have also reached eye-watering figures, with category one ticket, originally £338.28, resold for £13,369 (over £15,600 with fees), category three ticket, originally £117.80, resold for £24,700 (around £28,500 including fees), and category four ticket, originally £45.60, listed for £2,250 and costing roughly £2,534 after charges.
The Category Two listing is believed to be the highest resale price for a World Cup ticket yet recorded on FIFA’s official platform.
Dynamic pricing and ticket chaos frustrate fans
The controversy has been intensified by frustration with FIFA’s ticketing system. Fans attempting to buy tickets during the “last-minute sales phase” reported long online queues, technical glitches and being redirected to the wrong waiting rooms.
Even those who successfully accessed the platform were shocked by the prices generated through FIFA’s dynamic pricing system, which adjusts costs based on demand.
According to reports, FIFA must operate dynamic pricing because of regulations linked to hosting the tournament in the United States, though many fans believe the model has priced ordinary supporters out of attending matches.
Scotland’s long-awaited World Cup return
The demand for tickets has been heightened by Scotland’s long-awaited return to the global stage. The national side secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Denmark national football team 4-2 at Hampden Park, ending a 28-year absence from the tournament.
Tens of thousands of Scotland supporters are expected to travel to North America for group games against Haiti national football team, Morocco national football team and Brazil.
However, many fans fear they will miss out due to the combined cost of flights, accommodation and tickets, which has soared far beyond the reach of typical travelling supporters.
FGG Says
For Scotland fans, the dream of seeing their country back at the World Cup should be a celebration. Instead, ticket prices nearing £44,000 highlight the growing gap between football’s governing bodies and the supporters who create the atmosphere at major tournaments.
With thousands of Tartan Army members planning trips across the Atlantic, FIFA faces mounting criticism that its ticketing model risks turning the world’s biggest football event into a luxury experience rather than a global fan celebration.