Where to buy World Cup tickets: Cheapest prices compared for every game and stadium

World Cup ticket prices are constantly changing daily now. The initial ticket launch from FIFA frustrated football fans around the world, with affordable prices nowhere to be seen on the cumbersome website. And while I can't say things have improved that much for the most compelling matches, there are at least more options to buy now, with some games starting under $600 for the next round, especially games where some teams are still down as 'TBD', while the final group matches wrap up.

If you want to know where to buy World Cup tickets at this late stage, your best bets are resale marketplace platforms like StubHub and Vividseats, both of which are reliable sites we've used for years for other sporting events and live music.

I've been keeping an eye on World Cup ticket prices since launch, and since the tournament actually started, we've seen prices shoot up for most fixtures, with tickets under $1000 being exceptionally rare. We wouldn't leave things to chance a few hours before kickoff as I've generally seen tickets disappear by that point for most games (despite there clearly being empty seats on TV). So if you're serious about going, I'd get them booked as soon as possible; even the day before may be cutting it too close.

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2026 FIFA World Cup tickets for every game

Below you'll find links to purchase World Cup tickets via StubHub for every remaining tournament fixture, along with recent entry-level prices. Prices are subject to change daily, but are correct at the time of publication.

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Where to buy World Cup tickets

The official FIFA website has been drip-feeding out a few additional ticket releases in recent weeks, but with exceptionally high prices, usually starting way over $1,000. Every visit to the site prompts a wave of Captcha events, multiple logins, code resends, and a loop of waiting rooms. And when the prices end up being higher than online reseller markets, it's hardly worth checking anymore.

Instead, we've noticed StubHub and Vividseats have had better prices and a much wider variety of seats available. The StubHub prices listed above were the cheapest ones I've seen at the time of writing, and are usually quite far from the pitch. Prices climb dramatically the closer you get.

What are the cheapest World Cup tickets?

We're a long way from the early days of the Group stage, where prices under $200 could be snapped up for multiple matches around the US.

At the time of writing, though, there are tickets available for $462. $541 for the last 32 game with Switzerland against a yet-to-be-determined opponent might be worth a punt for a high-stakes knockout match.

• $462: Algeria vs. Austria (June 27 in Kansas City)
• $475: Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan (June 27 in Atlanta)
• $541: Switzerland vs. TBD (July 2 in Vancouver)
• $558: South Africa vs. Canada (June 28 in Inglewood/Los Angeles)

Are resellers safe?

Yes, official resellers like StubHub and Vividseats are eligible options for buying World Cup tickets, with various protections in place that offer refunds if anything goes wrong with the seller. Check out Sarah's guide as she answers the popular question cautious ticket buyers online always ask: Is StubHub legit?

What city has the cheapest World Cup ticket prices?

At the time of writing, according to TicketData.com, Kansas City has the lowest average get-in price at $516. Atlanta follows at $595, then San Francisco at $618. These cities were among the cheapest at the start of the tournament, too, but prices are almost double what they were back then.

On the other end of the scale, Mexico City still has the highest average ticket price at $2,076, followed by Miami ($1,926) and Guadalajara ($1,647). These have all climbed lately as well, by between $200 and $600 compared to the beginning of the World Cup.

What team has the highest World Cup ticket prices?

Latin American teams are driving the highest average World Cup ticket prices per game so far, with Mexico leading the way by a huge margin at $2,841.

Brazil and its team of soccer superstars are up next at $2,242. Portugal pushes in among the Americas at $2,003 (no doubt due to Cristiano Ronaldo's popularity in his final World Cup). Holders Argentina are down in 6th, with get-in prices starting at $1,656.

As for the World Cup's more northern hosts, USA and Canada are seeing lower prices at $1,701 and $921 respecitivly. Cheaper, yes, but still double what they were at the start. Believing is expensive, folks.