MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Most Tickets world cup Group games are on sale to the public with just over a month left until the tournament begins on June 11th.
But the price is prohibitively expensive, The highest bid for the U.S. season opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles was $4,105, with many around $2,000.
Tickets will continue to be available through the ‘Last Minute Sales’ section of the official FIFA website, even after the batches have been released in various stages since September.
Currently, the cheapest ticket for seven games is $380, including the World Cup debut between Curaçao and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia.
Prices vary by ticket category, with front category 1 being the most expensive and category 4 being the cheapest. Still, a Category 3 ticket for USA vs. Paraguay is listed at $1,120, while a Category 2 ticket for Austria vs. Jordan costs $380.
Prices may also change, as FIFA will be using dynamic pricing for the first time in the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in January that ticket demand for this year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico was “1000 years of World Cups at once” All 104 games will be sold out.
There are only a few tickets left for some matches, but fans who are willing and able to pay can also watch in powerhouses such as defending champions Argentina, Brazil, Spain, France and England.
Tickets for Lionel Messi’s Argentina team range from $2,475 to $2,925. For Brazil, it’s $2,280-$2,310.
FIFA is criticized by fans “Monumental Betrayal” But soccer’s governing body has repeatedly defended its pricing strategy.
Fans are even more furious about this Adding more expensive categories As the tournament approaches. Many of the tickets that are still on sale to the public are in the more expensive category.
Tickets are also available through resale platforms such as FIFA’s own Marketplace, which secured four seats for the World Cup final last month. Listed for just under $2.3 million each. FIFA does not resell tickets or set prices on its platform, but it does take a 30% cut from sales, allowing for a second cashout.
Cheapest group stage tickets on sale to the general public
Austria vs. Jordan, New Zealand vs. Egypt, Jordan vs. Algeria, Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, Algeria vs. Austria, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Uzbekistan, and Curacao vs. Ivory Coast are all available now for $380.
There are also many games priced between $400 and $455.
Most expensive group stage ticket on general sale
The USA’s opening game against Paraguay on June 12 will be the most expensive game of the group. Many tickets are still on sale to the general public, but the cheapest is Category 3 at $1,120.
Argentina vs. Austria ($2,925), Ecuador vs. Germany ($2,550), Uruguay vs. Spain ($2,520) and England vs. Croatia ($2,505) are also among the most expensive matches.
Some games are sold out
According to FIFA’s website, a total of 17 group stage games have been sold out, including the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
Seven matches in Mexico were sold out, including two matches against South Korea in Guadalajara and the Czech Republic in Mexico City.
Games such as Turkey vs. USA in Los Angeles, Brazil vs. Morocco in New York/New Jersey, and Scotland vs. Brazil in Miami were sold out.
knockout stage
Tickets for the finals are not on sale to the general public, but if you have around $10,000 to spare, you still have a chance to reserve a seat for the semifinals.
Front Category 1 tickets for the Atlanta semifinals are listed at $9,660. It’s even more expensive for the Dallas semifinals, with an equivalent ticket costing $11,130.
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