For months, many football fans feared the 2026 FIFA World Cup would become one of the most expensive tournaments ever to attend. Ticket prices for several matches had reached incredibly high numbers earlier this year, especially on resale markets, leaving supporters frustrated and questioning whether attending games in person would even be realistic. Now, with the tournament just weeks away, things are finally starting to change.
Recent reports suggest ticket prices for multiple group stage matches have fallen significantly over the last month. The average resale price for a group game had reportedly climbed as high as $737 earlier this year, but that figure has now dropped to around $550. That marks a decrease of more than 23%, with many expecting prices to continue falling as kickoff gets closer.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 in Mexico City and will be hosted across United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will also be the first World Cup to feature 48 national teams, making it the biggest edition of the tournament in football history.
2026 World Cup ticket prices are falling 📉
The average price for group games have plummeted over 23% in the past month and are currently at the lowest prices they’ve seen since January 17.
The average price for a group game peaked at $737 and is now down to $550. Prices… pic.twitter.com/w79gPgDBIl
— World Cup HQ (@WorldCup26HQ) May 20, 2026
Even The FIFA World Cup Opening Week Games Are Becoming Cheaper
One of the clearest examples of the price drop involves the opening FIFA World Cup match between the United States men’s national soccer team and Paraguay national football team at SoFi Stadium on June 12.
Earlier in the year, tickets for the game were comfortably sitting above four figures on average. However, reports now claim the average resale price has fallen below $1,000 for the first time in months and currently sits around $938.
There have also been reports suggesting ticket sales for the match are not yet close to full capacity. Around 40,934 tickets are believed to have been sold so far for a stadium capable of holding roughly 70,000 supporters.
The falling prices have created optimism among fans who previously felt priced out of the tournament. Many supporters are now choosing to wait longer before buying tickets in the hope that resale prices continue dropping closer to matchday.
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A combination of factors appears to be influencing the market, including resale competition, unsold tickets, and uncertainty around demand for certain group stage fixtures. While high-profile knockout matches are still expected to remain expensive, group games are becoming far more accessible than they were earlier this year.
Even with prices beginning to fall, excitement surrounding the tournament remains huge. With matches spread across North America and millions of travelling fans expected to attend, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still shaping up to be one of the biggest sporting events ever staged.
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