Updated
Updated · GOAL English · Jul 2
FIFA Opens 2026 World Cup Resale Market as Last-Minute Ticket Sales Start From $240
Updated
Updated · GOAL English · Jul 2

FIFA Opens 2026 World Cup Resale Market as Last-Minute Ticket Sales Start From $240

3 articles · Updated · GOAL English · Jul 2

Summary

  • FIFA has shifted 2026 World Cup ticketing into its final sales stage, with the Last-Minute Sales Phase now running on a first-come, first-served basis and the official resale marketplace open for verified exchanges.
  • More than 500 million requests were processed across earlier lotteries, leaving primary inventory scarce and making the resale platform the main authorized route for many fans seeking knockout-round seats.
  • Round-of-16 official prices run from $240 to $640, while estimated secondary-market prices range from $650 to $4,200; quarter-final tickets are listed at $450 to $1,775 officially.
  • Across the tournament, group-stage tickets started at $60, while final tickets have reached $7,875 through FIFA and more than $38,000 on secondary marketplaces.

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