Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have begun to slide, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, where some of the tournament’s most affordable seats are now on the market.
A sudden dip in pricing
The shift comes as FIFA enters its final‑minute sales phase, releasing a fresh batch of tickets across host cities and prompting a rapid drop that has seen prices tumble from roughly $1,000 a month ago to just a few hundred dollars for the cheapest entries.
The least expensive ticket currently available is for the Paraguay‑Australia clash, priced at just $140, while other matches in the region hover between $200 and $500, a stark contrast to the earlier $1,000 price tags.
Fans who want to secure these deals must create an account on the official FIFA ticket portal, where the remaining inventory is being allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
The opening match of the tournament is slated for June 13 in Santa Clara, where Qatar will face Switzerland, marking the first World Cup game on U.S. soil in the Bay Area.
With the market shifting quickly, supporters are being urged to act promptly if they hope to attend any of the matches before the remaining tickets are snapped up.