Nayef Al-Otaibi from Riyadh

Saturday, July 18, 2026 20:07 | 1 minute read

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain have risen by 46% since the matchup was confirmed, driven by massive demand for the match scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as FIFA adopts dynamic pricing for the first time in history.

Some tickets on FIFA's official platform are selling for around $32,000, while the average ticket price on the secondary market has exceeded $11,000, according to data from SeatGeek. The final is approaching record highs for a sporting event in the United States, according to Reuters.

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46% surge since finalists confirmed

Forbes reported that the average purchase price for final tickets has risen about 46% since the two teams were set, with the average ticket price on TickPick reaching around $11,300.

These prices surpass previous records set by major U.S. sporting events such as the Super Bowl.

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According to The Athletic, FIFA's dynamic pricing system contributed to an average ticket price increase of more than 34% during the first six months of sales, with some final tickets exceeding $11,000 even before the tournament began.

The price surge comes as the tournament draws huge crowds; Reuters reported that group stage matches had a 99.7% occupancy rate, boosting tournament revenues despite criticism FIFA faced over high ticket prices and difficulties for fans to obtain them.

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