Sports · 3 April 2026

The Most Expensive World Cup Ticket Now Costs $10,900

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FIFA has raised prices again for over 40 matches in the latest sales window that opened on Wednesday. The priciest seat for the final in New York/New Jersey jumped from around $9,000 in the last round to $10,900. When the US last hosted in 1994, ticket prices ranged from $25 to $475.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 April 2026 at 9:47

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