Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans
FIFA is facing criticism for high ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup, which have left many fans shocked. The tournament, expanded to 48 teams, is projected to generate record revenue, but ticket prices have soared, with some resale tickets reaching exorbitant amounts. Concerns about ticketing practices and additional costs for transportation and security have also emerged, leading to pushback from various stakeholders.
- ▪FIFA has raised ticket prices significantly, with the final match tickets now priced at $33,970.
- ▪The average price for the cheapest tickets on resale markets is $553, while the cheapest final ticket is $7,734.
- ▪California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating FIFA's ticketing practices after reports of misleading seating categorizations.
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CBS Evening News Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-evening-news.jpg'); } By Adam Yamaguchi, Adam Yamaguchi Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is a CBS News correspondent based in Los Angeles. Read Full Bio Adam Yamaguchi, Amanda Arden May 16, 2026 / 9:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Inglewood, California — FIFA is facing backlash for sky-high prices and fees for the upcoming World Cup, causing consternation among fans and providing fuel to critics who accuse soccer's world governing body of greed.
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