Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have surged on secondary resale markets, with the cheapest available ticket approaching $10,000 ahead of Sunday’s showdown between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium.
According to TicketData, a platform that tracks the secondary ticket market, the lowest-priced ticket was listed at approximately $10,000 on Saturday, one day before the final.
That represents an increase of around $6,500 in just one week.
Spain and Argentina secured their places in the final after winning their respective semifinal matches on Tuesday and Wednesday. Once the matchup was confirmed, demand from fans surged — and ticket prices followed.
The 2026 World Cup final is now on course to become one of the most expensive single sporting events in history.
The match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey highlights not only the tournament’s growing commercial power, but also the extraordinary inflation in the price of experiencing football’s biggest game from inside the stadium.
Watching a World Cup final from the stands is no longer simply a matter of football passion. It now requires a serious budget.