f you were hoping to catch the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium—which will be temporarily renamed for the duration of the tournament—this summer, you might want to check your savings account first. Or take out a loan.
Four Category 1 tickets for the July 19 final in East Rutherford are currently listed on FIFA’s official resale marketplace for $2,299,998.85 each—more than $2.2 million per seat, according to The Athletic. The seats are located behind one of the goals at the 82,500-capacity arena. Other tickets in the same area are available for a “modest” $16,098.
FIFA does not control resale prices—ticket scalping is legal under U.S. and Canadian law—but the organization does take a 15% cut from both buyer and seller. If just one of the four $2.2 million tickets sells, FIFA would pocket roughly $600,000 from that single transaction alone.
A Pattern of Pricing Controversy
It’s the latest flashpoint in a World Cup ticketing saga that has frustrated fans for months. When the final phase of ticket sales opened earlier this month, buyers faced long waits and technical glitches only to find prices significantly higher than expected. FIFA then introduced a new “Front Category 1” ticket tier, widely seen as an attempt to capitalize on the best seats in the house.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the pricing last week, citing a “very special market” and reminding critics that FIFA is a non-profit organization—a non-profit that is projected to generate $11 billion from the 2026 tournament.
Infantino clarified that all revenue is invested back into the organization and the game.
A Fight Brews in New Jersey
The $2.2 million listing adds another layer to an already contentious situation in New Jersey, where Governor Sherrill has been battling FIFA over the $48 million cost of transporting fans to MetLife—a bill she argues FIFA should cover.
With train tickets already running $150 round-trip, the total cost of attending the final for a family of four is now entering genuinely surreal territory.
The World Cup kicks off June 11. The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Four lucky fans will get the honor of attending for the very fair price of $2.2 million. What a steal.