Post by The University of Western Australia

What has happened to make this the most expensive World Cup to attend? ⚽ When the US, Canada and Mexico set out their original bid to host the tournament, they said a seat at the final would cost a maximum of US$1,550. But by April 2026, the cheapest standard final ticket had reached US$5,785. Find out more about the price mechanisms that made fans feel cheated before the first whistle blew 👇