FIFA adds new, more expensive, WC ticket tiers
Why it matters: Fans must now pay up to $4,105 for a single World Cup match seat, limiting accessibility for many supporters.
- FIFA added “front category 1” tickets up to $4,105 for the U.S. opener vs Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
- The Athletic first reported the unannounced front category 2 tier priced $1,940‑$2,330 for the same match.
- FIFA also set front category 1 seats at $3,360 for Canada’s opener vs Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto.
- FIFA raised the World Cup final’s top price to $10,990 after a glitch‑hindered reopening, up from $8,680.
- Gianni Infantino maintains all 104 matches will sell out, while fans criticize the high prices, prompting a “supporters‑tier” addition in December.
FIFA introduced new “front category” ticket tiers, pushing top prices to $4,105 for the U.S. opener and $3,360 for Canada’s opener after an earlier $2,735 cap. The move follows a recent hike for the final to $10,990 and adds unannounced tier‑2 seats, intensifying fan backlash over soaring costs.
