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The FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and while there’s plenty of buzz around players like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, much of the discussion around the most-watched tournament in the world has been around the controversial ticketing process. From long queues to sticker-shock prices, getting into the games has been anything but straightforward.
At a Glance: How to Buy World Cup Tickets
But as the group stage gets underway, there are still plenty of tickets available for the tournament, with prices varying widely by game. For example, the get-in price for the as-yet undecided final is between $7,000-$8,000, according to SeatPick and Ticketdata, two sites that track resale ticket prices. But not every match is that pricey. Some group stage matches start at under $250 on resale.
Unsurprisingly, tickets for some of the most anticipated matchups are very pricey. The get-in price for Mexico vs. South Korea, for example, is $3,000 according to Ticketdata, in no small part because it’ll take place in Jalisco, Mexico. Matchups like Jordan vs. Algeria, meanwhile, start at under $250.
Ticket Resale
If you’re looking to buy tickets, your options include buying directly from FIFA’s site, which sells tickets directly and also features its own resale platform. You can skip the queue by shopping sites like StubHub and SeatGeek, resale platforms with buyer protection programs (note that buying resale from third-party sites always carries some risk).
Here’s how much fans can expect to pay from some of the top resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, Gametime, and VividSeats. Planning to watch from home instead? Check out our guide to streaming the games.
StubHub
Prices vary considerably by game on StubHub. Tickets for the England vs. Croatia group stage match run around $1,200 for the uppermost sections, while some tickets can be found for under $900. Meanwhile, tickets for Iran vs. New Zealand start at under $350 (slightly less than what they’re listed for directly through FIFA’s site).
SeatGeek
SeatGeek lists the World Cup final starting at $8,160, while some of the cheaper matches include Austria vs. Jordan, which starts at $226. Round of 32 matches range from $763 to $1,900, and quarterfinal matches start at $1,450.
VividSeats
On the lower end, VividSeats lists the Jordan vs. Algeria match at around $221, while the final starts at just under $8,000. One of the priciest group stage matches is Colombia vs. Portugal, which starts at $2,883 on VividSeats.
GameTime
GameTime, a sports-focused ticket resale site, has listings for similar prices compared to other resellers. Iran vs. New Zealand starts at $249, while the Mexico vs. South Korea group stage match starts at over $3,200. The to-be-determined final starts at $7,809.
FIFA World Cup Schedule
The schedule for the World Cup runs from June 11 – July 19, with the group stage running through June 27. The July 19 final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Group stage: June 11 – June 27
Round of 32: June 28 – July 3
Round of 16: July 4 – July 7
Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11
Semifinals: July 14 – July 15
Finals: July 18 – July 19