As World Cup Resale Ticket Prices Fall, Major Uncertainty Remains
Resale ticket prices for the FIFA 2026 World Cup have dropped by 23% in the last month, raising questions about the demand for tickets. The average resale price is currently $558, indicating that while prices are falling, they are still high. Uncertainty remains in the market due to FIFA's lack of transparency regarding ticket availability and pricing strategies.
- ▪The average resale ticket price for the FIFA 2026 World Cup has fallen by 23% in the last month.
- ▪Despite the drop, the average 'get-in price' is still $558 as of early Tuesday morning.
- ▪FIFA has released tickets in waves, leading to uncertainty in the resale market regarding future availability.
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BusinessSportsMoneyAs World Cup Resale Ticket Prices Fall, Major Uncertainty RemainsByIan Nicholas Quillen,Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 03:00pm EDTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFor much of FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticket price rollout, there has been skepticism that market demand truly merited FIFA’s unprecedentedly expensive ticket price scheme.
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