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World Cup final tickets have proven increasingly elusive in recent years. No version of the spectacle has proven as difficult to gain entry into than the 2026 iteration, though.
When Spain takes on Argentina in this year's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the concourses will be filled with fans with deeper pockets than most.
World Cup finals often prove costly for fans hoping to attend. This year's version of the contest should prove more expensive than its predecessors in a major way.
With that, here's a look at the price point for World Cup final tickets in 2026.
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How much are World Cup final tickets in 2026?
Tickets for Sunday's match sat comfortably in the thousands even before the matchup was decided. That eye-watering figure remained as Argentina and Spain secured entry into the famous contest. On StubHub, the cheapest ticket is available for $9,504. Tickets start at $8,856 (including fees) on Vivid Seats.
According to TicketDate, the current median get-in price for Sunday's game sits at $8,647. That figure has fluctuated markedly in recent days, reportedly surging by 28 percent in the last week.
Forbes reported that the average purchase price sits at more than $11,000, making it the most expensive sporting event in history. The priciest ticket purchase for Sunday's match was a little more than $28,000.
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How much did World Cup final tickets cost in 2022?
Tickets for the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar were dictated based on categories, with the cheapest tickets costing spectators around $200.
Category 1 tickets, meanwhile, commanded a price point of around $1,600.
World Cup final ticket price history
The demand for World Cup final tickets has surged exponentially in recent years. That has brought about a similar upsurge in ticket prices. In 1982, the cheapest tickets to the World Cup final cost just $205 when adjusting for inflation.
That figure now sits at nearly $11,000, per Give Me Sport.
With that, here's a look at World Cup final ticket prices, updated with prices tracked in recent years.
| Year | Location | Ticket Cost | Adjusted for inflation | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Uruguay | $4 | $99 | Italy vs. Czechoslovakia |
| 1938 | Italy | $5 | $117 | Italy vs. Hungary |
| 1950 | France | $600 | $8,228 | Uruguay vs. Brazil |
| 1954 | Brazil | $10 | $123 | West Germany vs. Hungary |
| 1958 | Switzerland | $12 | $137 | Brazil vs. Sweden |
| 1962 | Chile | $12 | $131 | Brazil vs. Czechoslovakia |
| 1966 | England | $20 | $203 | England vs. West Germany |
| 1970 | Mexico | $160 | $1,360 | Brazil vs. Italy |
| 1974 | West Germany | $40 | $268 | West Germany vs. Netherlands |
| 1978 | Argentina | $50 | $253 | Argentina vs. Netherlands |
| 1982 | Spain | $60 | $205 | Italy vs. West Germany |
| 1986 | Mexico | $80 | $241 | Argentina vs. West Germany |
| 1990 | Italy | $120 | $303 | West Germany vs. Argentina |
| 1994 | United States | $475 | $1,058 | Brazil vs. Italy |
| 1998 | France | $520 | $1,053 | France vs. Brazil |
| 2002 | Japan | $750 | $1,376 | Brazil vs. Germany |
| 2006 | Germany | $770 | $1,261 | Italy vs. France |
| 2010 | South Africa | $900 | $1,362 | Spain vs. Netherlands |
| 2014 | Brazil | $990 | $1,380 | Germany vs. Argentina |
| 2018 | Russia | $1,100 | $1,446 | France vs. Croatia |
| 2022 | Qatar | $1,607 | $1,813 | Argentina vs. France |
| 2026 | South Africa | $10,990 | $10,990 | Argentina vs. Spain |
