Less than 30 days before kickoff 2026 World Cup ticket prices are suddenly falling fast
Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are rapidly decreasing less than a month before the event. The average price for group-stage tickets has dropped over 23% in the past month, with significant reductions noted. This decline in prices comes amid concerns that stadiums may not be filled to capacity during the tournament.
- ▪World Cup ticket prices have fallen significantly, with group-stage tickets dropping from an average of $737 to $550.
- ▪FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended high ticket prices by comparing them to other major sporting events in the U.S.
- ▪Concerns have arisen about potential half-filled stadiums during the tournament, which is expected to redefine soccer in North America.
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Soccer Less than 30 days before kickoff 2026 World Cup ticket prices are suddenly falling fast By Michael Duarte Published May 18, 2026, 4:59 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Less than 30 days before the biggest sporting event on the planet arrives in North America, ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are currently in a freefall. For months, soccer fans from across the globe have been complaining about the eye-watering cost of admission for World Cup tickets. FIFA has defended these astronomical prices by saying that’s the price of admission for entertainment in the United States.
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