Soccer’s governing body has categorized these seats as front category one on its sales platform.
Previously, the highest ticket price was $10,990 for category one. The $10,990 tier for the final was available Thursday night exclusively as wheelchair and easy access category one.
Tickets for the July 14 semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, were priced at $11,130, $4,330, $3,710, and $2,705. Seats for the semifinal the following day at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium were set at $10,635, $3,545, and $2,725.
For the U.S. opener against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, tickets were available for $2,735, $1,940, and $1,120, while tickets for the June 19 matchup against Australia in Seattle were listed at $2,715. The Americans’ group-stage finale against Turkey at Inglewood on June 25 had prices of $2,970, $1,345, $990, and $840.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket pricing.
“We must consider the market. This is a highly developed entertainment market, so we have to implement market rates,” he stated Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. “In the U.S., reselling tickets is permitted, so if tickets are priced too low, they will likely be resold for a much higher amount. Although some claim our prices are high, they still appear on the resale market for even higher amounts, often more than double our price.”
He added, “You cannot attend a college game in the U.S.—and certainly not a top-level professional game—for less than $300.”
On the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace, tickets for the final were listed Thursday with prices ranging from $11,499,998.85 to $8,970. The highest price was noted for a ticket located four rows from the top of the upper deck, in block 307, row 22, seat 12.
FIFA does not regulate the asking prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase fee to the buyer of each ticket and a 15% resale fee to the seller.
Last month, a listing for tickets for the final was made at $2,299,998.85.
“Just because some individuals list tickets for the final at $2 million on the secondary, resale market, it doesn’t mean that the tickets are worth $2 million, nor does it mean that someone will actually buy those tickets,” Infantino remarked. “If someone purchases a ticket for the final for $2 million, I will personally deliver a hot dog and a Coke to ensure they have a fantastic experience.”
U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone and Nellie Pou, both New Jersey Democrats, sent a letter to Infantino on Thursday requesting information by May 22 regarding FIFA’s dynamic pricing; the number of unsold tickets currently available in what FIFA describes as its “Last-Minute Sales Phase;” the timeline for additional ticket releases; whether new categories will be introduced; and the rationale for fees on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace.
“The ticket sales process has become a significant source of frustration for many fans wishing to attend matches this summer,” they stated. “We are very concerned about reports suggesting FIFA is using unclear pricing, inconsistent rules, and potentially deceptive practices.”
They accused FIFA of providing misleading seat maps.
“It seems FIFA is also limiting ticket supply to manipulate demand,” they continued. “Reports indicate tickets are being withheld for certain matches, creating an illusion of limited availability even when many remain unsold. This tactic pressures fans to make quick purchases while allowing FIFA to manage pricing through staggered releases.”
FIFA’s media office did not respond promptly to an email requesting comment regarding the letter.
