World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices Right Now: What Fans Should Know (Snapshot as of Feb. 19)

If you’re thinking about seeing a match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in person later this summer, the resale market is already giving fans a clear signal: Group Stage games still offer the widest range of “value plays,” while knockout rounds are priced for scarcity long before the bracket is finalized. That’s not just a “later rounds cost more” story — it’s also a reminder that the Group Stage is where the market reflects a mix of factors all at once: who’s playing, where the game is held, how much local demand there is, and how many fans are willing to travel for a specific matchup.

The pricing below is based on a Feb. 19 snapshot of current asking prices for ticket listings on Ticket Club. We’re using two core numbers throughout: Get-in (the lowest asking price currently available for a match) and Median (a good proxy for a “typical” asking price a shopper will see). Where it helps, we also reference a 10th–90th percentile “shopping range” to show how wide the market is — because for many games, the story isn’t just the cheapest seat; it’s how quickly prices move as you shift into better sections or more desirable inventory.

Market snapshot by stage (Group Play vs. Knockout Rounds)

Even this early, the overall market is already stratified by tournament stage. Across all matches in this snapshot, the overall get-in is $184 and the overall median is $1,511, with a typical shopping band of $645–$5,490. The wide range is the point: World Cup pricing isn’t a single “average ticket.” It behaves more like a set of separate mini-markets that sit under the same umbrella. Some games are already functioning like entry-point inventory (where fans can reasonably prioritize the experience), while others are being priced like premium, high-demand events that draw traveling supporters and local buyers willing to pay up.

A helpful way to think about this market in February is that Group Stage is still matchup-driven, while knockout rounds are scarcity-driven. In the Group Stage, the combination of teams and host cities can swing the market dramatically. In the knockout rounds, the uncertainty of who will play often matters less than the certainty that it’s win-or-go-home — and the supply curve gets tighter every round.

What pricing looks like right now by tournament stage

Stage Get-in Median Typical range
Group Stage $184 $1,291 $552 – $4,751
Round of 32 $475 $1,505 $817 – $5,402
Round of 16 $625 $1,881 $1,064 – $4,632
Quarterfinals $1,305 $2,949 $1,666 – $7,525
Semifinals $2,043 $4,077 $2,389 – $10,000
Third Place $973 $2,718 $1,231 – $7,723
Final $7,740 $16,502 $9,680 – $33,795

How to interpret this table: the further you go into the tournament, the more the market behaves like a limited-supply product. Even before the bracket is known, buyers are paying up for the stakes that come with knockout games — especially the final weekend. The “step-ups” between rounds are meaningful because each round reduces the number of games and concentrates demand: a fan who is flexible in the Group Stage may become much less flexible when it’s a Round of 16 or quarterfinal with real consequence. That’s why you see higher floors (get-ins) and higher typical prices (medians) as the tournament advances.

Group Stage: Where the best “get-in” opportunities live

If your goal is simply to experience the World Cup atmosphere in person, the Group Stage is where the market is most flexible — and where smart shoppers can do the most “work” to find value. In this snapshot, several matches have sub-$300 get-in prices, and a handful show notably softer typical pricing. What’s driving that softness varies, but you’ll generally see it when the market feels less concentrated: games in cities that can absorb large-scale events, matchups that don’t immediately trigger “travel demand,” or situations where fans have more substitutable options (multiple games they’d be happy to attend). In other words, these are games where the resale market looks closer to a broad inventory environment rather than a scarce, must-have event.

It’s also important to remember that the Group Stage is where matchups can produce genuine premium spikes. A host-nation game, a match involving a globally followed program, or a pairing that pulls fans from multiple directions can all create the same outcome: higher get-ins, higher medians, and a wider shopping range. That’s why the Group Stage ends up being the most informative part of the market right now — because it’s revealing where demand is naturally concentrating even before the tournament begins.

Cheapest Group Stage matches by get-in (Feb. 19 snapshot)

The table below is a good “starting point” list for fans who want to attend without building their trip around a single marquee matchup. The key takeaway isn’t just that the get-ins are low — it’s that the typical pricing can also be noticeably more approachable than the broader market. If you’re shopping these games, compare the median to the get-in: when they’re relatively close together, it suggests there are plenty of reasonably priced options beyond the single cheapest listing. When they’re far apart, it’s a sign that the best deals may be isolated, and prices climb quickly once you move into better sections or more desirable inventory.

Date Match Location Get-in Median Typical range (10th–90th)
June 26 Group H: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Houston (NRG Stadium) $184 $325 $227 – $1,619
June 20 Group F: Tunisia vs. Japan Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $190 $540 $342 – $2,179
June 14 Group F: Playoff B vs. Tunisia Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $210 $753 $349 – $2,176
June 24 Group A: South Africa vs. South Korea Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $217 $1,047 $397 – $3,670
June 27 Group K: Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $233 $806 $275 – $3,615
June 24 Group C: Morocco vs. Haiti Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $243 $677 $326 – $3,105
June 22 Group J: Jordan vs. Algeria Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $256 $779 $297 – $3,817
June 27 Group J: Algeria vs. Austria Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) $262 $625 $347 – $2,729

Most premium Group Stage matches right now (highest typical medians)

At the top end of Group Stage pricing, the market is already treating certain games as premium inventory — often tied to a combination of host-nation interest, major-market demand, and the expectation of heavy traveling support. These are the matchups where the “typical” asking price is elevated, not just the cheapest seat. Practically speaking, that means the market doesn’t just have a high floor; it has a high center of gravity. If you’re planning around one of these games, it’s worth approaching it like a premium event: decide your budget range early, be realistic about what sections are feasible, and consider whether a nearby alternate match offers a better overall trip value.

Another thing premium Group Stage games often show is a wider “shopping band.” That spread can reflect the full spectrum of inventory: high-end club and premium seating pushing the upper tail upward, while the get-in remains anchored by a small set of entry-level listings. For shoppers, that’s a reminder not to anchor on the cheapest seat you see first — use the median and range as your reality check for what “normal” looks like for that game.

Date Match Location Get-in Median Typical range (10th–90th)
June 11 Group A: Mexico vs. South Africa Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $3,119 $7,016 $4,692 – $13,880
June 27 Group K: Colombia vs. Portugal Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $2,109 $3,843 $2,580 – $10,750
June 18 Group A: Mexico vs. South Korea Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $1,850 $3,522 $2,289 – $10,750
June 12 Group D: United States vs. Paraguay Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) $1,327 $3,246 $1,648 – $6,395
June 24 Group A: Mexico vs. Playoff D Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $1,356 $3,131 $1,731 – $10,750

Host-country context (Group Stage only)

One useful way to think about Group Stage pricing is by host country, because it bundles together multiple demand factors: local fan energy, travel patterns, and (often) the “event feel” of a particular venue and city. In this snapshot, Mexico-hosted Group Stage games are carrying the strongest premium on typical pricing compared to the U.S. and Canada. That doesn’t mean every Mexico match is expensive — but it does suggest that, on balance, demand is concentrating more aggressively there, and the market expects fans to pay more “in the middle” of the inventory, not just at the very top.

For U.S. and Canada hosts, pricing appears more varied and matchup-sensitive: certain teams and cities push premiums upward, while other games present more straightforward shopping opportunities. For consumers, the practical implication is simple: if you’re flexible on which match you attend, you can often save the most by being flexible on the host city — and by treating the Group Stage like a menu of experiences rather than a single must-have product.

  • Mexico (Group Stage): typical median about $1,903 (typical range: $538–$9,222)
  • United States (Group Stage): typical median about $1,277 (typical range: $549–$4,077)
  • Canada (Group Stage): typical median about $1,183 (typical range: $585–$3,398)

Knockout rounds: Scarcity pricing shows up fast

The big shift happens immediately once you move from Group Stage to elimination games. Even with many matchups still unknown, the market is already pricing in “win-or-go-home” demand — because the knockout rounds compress options for fans. A supporter who might consider five possible Group Stage matches will often narrow to one or two “must-attend” dates once it’s single elimination. That reduction in flexibility is exactly what resale markets monetize, and it shows up early in the pricing structure.

It’s also worth noting that knockout pricing in February is less about specific teams and more about location + round. As the bracket clarifies, some matches will lift further if powerhouse teams land in particular cities, but the baseline is already elevated simply because there are fewer games and each one is more consequential. For shoppers, the best strategy is to treat these rounds like a different product category: you may find reasonable get-ins in certain cities, but you should expect the typical price to rise faster as you move closer to the semifinal and final.

Lowest get-in options among knockout matches (Feb. 19 snapshot)

The table below highlights knockout games where the floor is still relatively approachable compared to later rounds. These are often the best “early look” for fans considering an elimination-round trip, especially if they’re willing to accept that the teams won’t be known yet. The same shopping logic applies: check how far the median sits above the get-in to understand whether you’re looking at a market with broad value — or a market where only a small pocket of listings is pulling the floor down.

Date Match Location Get-in Median Typical range (10th–90th)
July 1 Round of 32: 1L vs. 3E/H/I/J/K Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $475 $1,290 $621 – $5,452
July 1 Round of 32: 1G vs. 3A/E/H/I/J Seattle (Lumen Field) $487 $1,030 $699 – $3,269
June 30 Round of 32: 2E vs. 2I Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $569 $1,097 $648 – $4,300
June 28 Round of 32: 2A vs. 2B Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) $585 $1,634 $860 – $5,564
July 1 Round of 32: 1D vs. 3B/E/F/I/J Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $585 $1,484 $817 – $6,252

By the time you reach the final weekend, prices become a different category entirely. In this snapshot, the Final sits at a $7,740 get-in with a $16,502 median and a typical shopping band of $9,680–$33,795. That’s not a gradual curve; it’s a premium leap that reflects maximum scarcity and maximum global demand. If you’re eyeing the final, it’s best to plan early and shop with clear expectations, because the “typical” market is already operating at a level far above most other matches.

Practical shopping tips for fans

A smart World Cup ticket strategy usually starts with one question: are you buying the experience, or are you buying a specific matchup? If you’re experience-first, Group Stage shopping tends to reward flexibility — you can pick a city, pick a date window, and then let pricing guide you toward the best value game. If you’re matchup-first, you’re effectively accepting a premium and should focus on budget boundaries and section priorities rather than hunting for a unicorn deal.

  • Use Group Stage for “experience-first” shopping: If you just want to be in the building, start with the cheapest get-in games and compare the median to the typical range to avoid overpaying.
  • Expect the Round of 32 to be the first major “step up”: The price floor rises quickly once stakes increase, even before the bracket is locked.
  • Look for games with unusually soft medians: When the median sits closer to the get-in than expected, it can be a sign the market has more competition among listings.
  • Plan your “splurge points” deliberately: Quarterfinals and beyond are where scarcity tends to dominate. If you’re going big, choose your city/date first and accept that the market is more premium.

Full match-by-match World Cup 2026 ticket price guide (Feb. 19 snapshot)

Below is a complete shopping guide for every match, including the current get-in and median asking prices and a direct link to shop each event. This table is meant to function like a “price map” for fans: use it to compare cities, identify where get-ins are most approachable, and spot which matchups are already being treated as premium inventory in the resale market. As always, remember these are asking prices, and the best values often appear when you widen your acceptable date window or consider multiple host cities.

Date Match Location Get-in Median Shop
Group Stage Matches
June 11 Group A: Mexico vs. South Africa Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $3,119 $7,021 Shop
June 11 Group A: South Korea vs. Playoff D Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $484 $1,096 Shop
June 12 Group B: Canada vs. Playoff A Toronto (BMO Field) $1,491 $2,718 Shop
June 12 Group D: United States vs. Paraguay Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) $1,327 $3,256 Shop
June 13 Group C: Haiti vs. Scotland Foxborough (Gillette Stadium) $797 $1,451 Shop
June 13 Group I: Uruguay vs. Qatar Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $527 $1,150 Shop
June 13 Group F: Senegal vs. Portugal Orchard Park (Highmark Stadium) $712 $1,375 Shop
June 13 Group D: Australia vs. Playoff C Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $436 $1,017 Shop
June 13 Group C: Brazil vs. Morocco East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $1,040 $2,250 Shop
June 13 Group B: Qatar vs. Switzerland Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $365 $1,019 Shop
June 14 Group E: England vs. New Zealand Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $417 $1,008 Shop
June 14 Group E: Cote d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) $693 $1,210 Shop
June 14 Group H: Germany vs. Curacao Houston (NRG Stadium) $461 $954 Shop
June 14 Group G: China vs. Ghana Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $384 $1,086 Shop
June 14 Group L: Cameroon vs. Iran Orlando (Camping World Stadium) $321 $815 Shop
June 15 Group K: Uzbekistan vs. France Seattle (Lumen Field) $331 $1,003 Shop
June 15 Group J: Denmark vs. Argentina Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $620 $1,585 Shop
June 15 Group C: Morocco vs. Scotland Nashville (Nissan Stadium) $432 $1,029 Shop
June 15 Group E: Brazil vs. New Zealand Pasadena (Rose Bowl Stadium) $672 $1,445 Shop
June 16 Group L: Panama vs. Italy Toronto (BMO Field) $617 $1,621 Shop
June 16 Group D: Netherlands vs. South Africa East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $633 $1,752 Shop
June 16 Group H: Saudi Arabia vs. Germany Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $1,199 $2,830 Shop
June 16 Group G: China vs. Ghana Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $384 $1,086 Shop
June 17 Group E: England vs. Playoff A Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $1,099 $2,454 Shop
June 17 Group L: Ghana vs. Panama Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $603 $1,474 Shop
June 17 Group F: Japan vs. Tunisia Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $454 $1,268 Shop
June 17 Group B: Canada vs. Cameroon East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $567 $1,470 Shop
June 18 Group A: Mexico vs. South Korea Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $1,850 $3,522 Shop
June 18 Group F: Senegal vs. Portugal Orchard Park (Highmark Stadium) $712 $1,375 Shop
June 18 Group C: Morocco vs. Haiti Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $243 $677 Shop
June 18 Group D: United States vs. Paraguay Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) $1,327 $3,256 Shop
June 18 Group I: Uruguay vs. Qatar Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $527 $1,150 Shop
June 18 Group H: Germany vs. China Houston (NRG Stadium) $611 $1,395 Shop
June 19 Group J: Denmark vs. Argentina Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $620 $1,585 Shop
June 19 Group K: Uzbekistan vs. France Seattle (Lumen Field) $331 $1,003 Shop
June 19 Group B: Canada vs. Playoff A Toronto (BMO Field) $1,491 $2,718 Shop
June 19 Group E: England vs. New Zealand Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $417 $1,008 Shop
June 20 Group F: Tunisia vs. Japan Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $190 $540 Shop
June 20 Group H: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Houston (NRG Stadium) $184 $325 Shop
June 20 Group E: England vs. Playoff A Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $1,099 $2,454 Shop
June 20 Group A: South Africa vs. South Korea Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $217 $1,047 Shop
June 21 Group C: Haiti vs. Scotland Foxborough (Gillette Stadium) $797 $1,451 Shop
June 21 Group A: Mexico vs. Playoff C Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $1,356 $3,131 Shop
June 21 Group J: Jordan vs. Algeria Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $256 $779 Shop
June 21 Group E: Brazil vs. New Zealand Pasadena (Rose Bowl Stadium) $672 $1,445 Shop
June 22 Group L: Panama vs. Italy Toronto (BMO Field) $617 $1,621 Shop
June 22 Group K: Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $233 $806 Shop
June 22 Group G: China vs. Ghana Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $384 $1,086 Shop
June 23 Group B: Qatar vs. Switzerland Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $365 $1,019 Shop
June 23 Group D: Netherlands vs. South Africa East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $633 $1,752 Shop
June 23 Group C: Morocco vs. Scotland Nashville (Nissan Stadium) $432 $1,029 Shop
June 24 Group C: Morocco vs. Haiti Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $243 $677 Shop
June 24 Group K: Colombia vs. Portugal Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $2,109 $3,843 Shop
June 24 Group A: South Africa vs. South Korea Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $217 $1,047 Shop
June 24 Group B: Canada vs. Cameroon East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $567 $1,470 Shop
June 24 Group H: Saudi Arabia vs. Germany Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $1,199 $2,830 Shop
June 25 Group F: Playoff B vs. Tunisia Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $210 $753 Shop
June 25 Group L: Ghana vs. Panama Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $603 $1,474 Shop
June 26 Group H: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Houston (NRG Stadium) $184 $325 Shop
June 26 Group A: Mexico vs. South Korea Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $1,850 $3,522 Shop
June 26 Group J: Algeria vs. Austria Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) $262 $625 Shop
June 26 Group J: Jordan vs. Algeria Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $256 $779 Shop
June 27 Group K: Colombia vs. Portugal Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $2,109 $3,843 Shop
June 27 Group K: Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $233 $806 Shop
June 27 Group J: Algeria vs. Austria Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) $262 $625 Shop
June 27 Group A: Mexico vs. Playoff C Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $1,356 $3,131 Shop
June 27 Group H: Saudi Arabia vs. Germany Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $1,199 $2,830 Shop
June 28 Group F: Tunisia vs. Japan Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) $190 $540 Shop
June 28 Group C: Brazil vs. Morocco East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $1,040 $2,250 Shop
June 28 Group B: Canada vs. Playoff A Toronto (BMO Field) $1,491 $2,718 Shop
June 29 Group D: Netherlands vs. South Africa East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $633 $1,752 Shop
June 29 Group A: South Korea vs. Playoff D Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $484 $1,096 Shop
June 29 Group L: Panama vs. Italy Toronto (BMO Field) $617 $1,621 Shop
June 29 Group K: Uzbekistan vs. France Seattle (Lumen Field) $331 $1,003 Shop
June 30 Group D: United States vs. Paraguay Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) $1,327 $3,256 Shop
June 30 Group B: Qatar vs. Switzerland Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $365 $1,019 Shop
June 30 Group E: England vs. Playoff A Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $1,099 $2,454 Shop
June 30 Group H: Germany vs. Curacao Houston (NRG Stadium) $461 $954 Shop
June 30 Group H: Germany vs. China Houston (NRG Stadium) $611 $1,395 Shop
Knockout Stage Matches
June 28 Round of 32: 2A vs. 2B Inglewood (SoFi Stadium) $585 $1,634 Shop
June 28 Round of 32: 1B vs. 3A/D/E/F Houston (NRG Stadium) $624 $1,622 Shop
June 28 Round of 32: 1H vs. 3A/B/C/D/E Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) $664 $1,255 Shop
June 28 Round of 32: 2C vs. 2D Foxborough (Gillette Stadium) $701 $1,402 Shop
June 29 Round of 32: 1A vs. 3C/D/E/F/G Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $1,500 $2,830 Shop
June 29 Round of 32: 1E vs. 3A/D/F/G/H Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $811 $1,826 Shop
June 29 Round of 32: 1G vs. 3A/E/H/I/J Seattle (Lumen Field) $487 $1,030 Shop
June 29 Round of 32: 2E vs. 2I Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $569 $1,097 Shop
June 30 Round of 32: 2F vs. 2H Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $688 $1,189 Shop
June 30 Round of 32: 1D vs. 3B/E/F/I/J Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $585 $1,484 Shop
June 30 Round of 32: 1F vs. 3B/C/D/E/G Toronto (BMO Field) $682 $1,310 Shop
June 30 Round of 32: 2J vs. 2K Nashville (Nissan Stadium) $684 $1,394 Shop
July 1 Round of 32: 2B vs. 2G Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $1,579 $3,132 Shop
July 1 Round of 32: 1L vs. 3E/H/I/J/K Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $475 $1,290 Shop
July 1 Round of 32: 1K vs. 3B/C/F/G/H Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $730 $1,528 Shop
July 1 Round of 32: 2D vs. 2L East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $664 $1,547 Shop
July 3 Round of 16: W73 vs. W74 Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) $1,430 $3,631 Shop
July 3 Round of 16: W77 vs. W78 Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $695 $1,477 Shop
July 4 Round of 16: W75 vs. W76 Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $923 $2,138 Shop
July 4 Round of 16: W79 vs. W80 Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $625 $1,341 Shop
July 5 Round of 16: W81 vs. W82 East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $742 $1,879 Shop
July 5 Round of 16: W83 vs. W84 Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $784 $1,765 Shop
July 6 Round of 16: W85 vs. W86 Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) $889 $1,888 Shop
July 6 Round of 16: W87 vs. W88 Zapopan (Estadio Akron) $1,020 $2,052 Shop
July 10 Quarter-Finals: W89 vs. W90 Vancouver (BC Place Stadium) $1,597 $2,663 Shop
July 10 Quarter-Finals: W93 vs. W94 Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $1,305 $2,949 Shop
July 11 Quarter-Finals: W91 vs. W92 Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $1,536 $3,541 Shop
July 11 Quarter-Finals: W95 vs. W96 East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $1,802 $3,834 Shop
July 14 Semi-Finals: W97 vs. W98 Arlington (AT&T Stadium) $2,043 $4,077 Shop
July 15 Semi-Finals: W99 vs. W100 Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) $2,250 $4,538 Shop
July 18 Bronze/3rd Place Final Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) $973 $2,718 Shop
July 19 Final East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) $7,740 $16,504 Shop