World Cup 2026 Resale Ticket Prices Are Falling as Kickoff Nears
Cheapest group-stage resale tickets are down about 23% in a month ahead of the June 11 opener.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off June 11, resale ticket prices are sliding. The average resale price of the cheapest group-stage ticket fell about 23% over the past month — from roughly $730 in late April to around $560 in late May — as fresh inventory floods secondary platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek.
Analysts attribute the drop to demand not keeping pace with early sky-high asking prices, plus growing expectations that tickets will stay available throughout the tournament. Baseline resale tickets for lower-demand, neutral group matches are now starting around $200–$250, though marquee fixtures remain far higher.
For fans still deciding whether to go, the trend suggests patience may pay off — especially for neutral group-stage matches. See FanTravel’s World Cup 2026 hub for the full venue list and 104-match schedule.