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Over 5M 2026 World Cup Tickets Sold, Prices Soar

4/23/2026

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Infantino Launches Ticket Sales

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened 2026 World Cup ticket sales on April 22 for the United States, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA reports over five million of just over six million tickets sold, with Category 1 final seats at $10,990 and Front Category 1 seats at $4,105.
U.S. lawmakers and fans label the pricing exclusionary, noting a Canada opener ticket at $62,000 and 40,934 of 69,650 tickets sold for the U.S. opener on June 12.

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**NJ Stadium Bans**

New Jersey’s World Cup stadium permits transit access and bans parking.
Ride-hailing drop-offs are allowed only at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment.
Fans must buy $150 train tickets to MetLife, with sales opening May 13, while an $80 shuttle from Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in Clifton requires advance purchase.
Mexico’s FIFA Exchange Marketplace allows only face-value resale and hospitality packages for France and Argentina range from $1,400 to $8,275 per person.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States from June 17 to July 17, marked a pivotal moment for soccer in the country, generating $500 million in revenue. Despite initial skepticism about soccer's popularity, the tournament attracted a record attendance of 3.6 million, highlighting ongoing debates about accessibility and inclusivity in major sporting events, which continue to shape fan engagement today.

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Infantino Launches Ticket Sales

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened 2026 World Cup ticket sales on April 22 for the United States, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA reports over five million of just over six million tickets sold, with Category 1 final seats at $10,990 and Front Category 1 seats at $4,105.
U.S. lawmakers and fans label the pricing exclusionary, noting a Canada opener ticket at $62,000 and 40,934 of 69,650 tickets sold for the U.S. opener on June 12.

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