High Prices Lead to Slow Sales of World Cup Tickets
Tens of thousands of World Cup tickets remain on resale sites as prices stay high
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As the 2026 World Cup approaches, around 180,000 tickets remain unsold on FIFA's resale platforms, primarily due to high prices. Tickets for U.S. games are particularly expensive, with some seats priced up to $2,735, leading to slow sales despite the event being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- 01Approximately 180,000 tickets remain unsold on FIFA's official resale portals.
- 02High ticket prices are the main reason for the slow sales, with some scalpers offering 20% discounts.
- 03Tickets for U.S. games can cost up to $2,735, exceeding the final seat price at the 2022 World Cup.
- 04U.S. games have seen the slowest ticket sales, with many tickets still available for opening matches.
- 05Experts believe FIFA hopes the tournament's excitement will compensate for the number of unsold tickets.
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As the 2026 World Cup draws near, around 180,000 tickets are still available on FIFA's official resale websites, largely attributed to exorbitant pricing. Tickets for matches in the U.S. are particularly costly, with some seats priced as high as $2,735, which exceeds the final cost for a seat at the previous World Cup's final. Despite being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, ticket sales for U.S. games have been sluggish, with thousands of tickets still unsold for both the U.S. and Canada's opening matches. A public figure has publicly criticized FIFA's pricing, and experts suggest that FIFA hopes the allure of the tournament will ultimately overshadow the number of unsold tickets.
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High ticket prices may deter fans from attending matches, affecting local economies in host cities.
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