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2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets: Prices Skyrocket Amid Criticism

10/4/2025

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Leaked pricing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suggests record costs, with finals tickets from $2,030 to $6,370.
Group stage tickets start at $60, but scarcity and higher prices are reported.
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticizes FIFA's pricing as predatory and calls for fairer pricing.
Dynamic pricing could push costs higher; some tickets exceed £4,740, fueling NFL comparisons.

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Leaked pricing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suggests record costs, with finals tickets from $2,030 to $6,370.
Group stage tickets start at $60, but scarcity and higher prices are reported.
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticizes FIFA's pricing as predatory and calls for fairer pricing.
Dynamic pricing could push costs higher; some tickets exceed £4,740, fueling NFL comparisons.