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FIFA World Cup 2026 final tickets listed for over $2.3 million on resale platform
via Le Matin2 min read
With less than two months until the FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, concerns are rising about the event's financial accessibility. On the official FIFA resale platform, four tickets for the final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York, were recently listed at $2,299,998.85 each. These seats, located in the lower stand behind a goal, highlight a significant price increase, as the most expensive ticket on the site in January was $230,000. Even more affordable tickets on the platform exceed $10,900 for upper-level seats. This situation has sparked debate on social media and underscores the ambiguity of FIFA's role. While FIFA does not directly set resale prices, it collects a 15% commission on each transaction. At these prices, FIFA could earn nearly $690,000 per resold ticket. FIFA defends its decision not to cap resale prices by stating it helps combat unofficial third-party sites. However, observers are not convinced, suggesting this argument masks a strategy focused on maximizing profit, turning the sporting event into a luxury product for a wealthy minority. Despite official claims that the 2026 World Cup would be one of the most accessible editions, current pricing suggests a different reality, marginalizing many fans.
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