Resale ticket prices for this summer's FIFA World Cup in the United States have fallen significantly in recent weeks, according to data from TicketData. The average 'get-in' price for a group-stage match now hovers around $550, down from over $700 in April.
However, fans hoping to see highly anticipated matches may still face steep costs. The Colombia vs. Portugal group-stage game in Florida has a 'get-in' price above $2,500, making it more expensive than either semi-final, which are both under $2,300. The final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey remains the priciest, with a 'get-in' price above $8,000, though some resellers list tickets for five, six, or even seven figures.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the pricing at the Milken Institute Global Conference, stating that the organisation charges 'market rates' and that low prices would simply fuel reselling. He joked that if someone buys a $2 million ticket, he would personally bring them a hot dog and a Coke.
In response to concerns, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 1,000 World Cup tickets priced at just $50 each for city residents, available via a lottery opening Monday. The tickets include a free round-trip bus ride to MetLife Stadium but cannot be used for the final.
US lawmakers, including Representatives Nellie Pou and Frank Pallone, have written to Infantino demanding transparency over FIFA's pricing practices, calling reports of 'opaque pricing' and 'deceptive practices' deeply concerning. President Donald Trump also criticised the high costs, telling The New York Post he would not pay such prices.
