Tickets for the World Cup final have seen an unprecedented surge in prices, with four tickets listed on FIFA's resale platform for approximately $2.3 million each.

The final match is scheduled to take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where these luxury seats are located behind the goal in the lower tier.

Although the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) does not directly control resale prices, it imposes a 15% commission on both the seller and the buyer. Thus, FIFA could earn around $690,000 from the sale of a single ticket at this high price, highlighting the potential profits from the secondary market.

The high prices were not limited to these tickets alone, as other seats were offered at varying prices, including tickets worth $207,000 and others at $138,000, while some seats reached $23,000. The lowest prices offered were about $10,900, which is still high compared to previous editions of the tournament.

This significant increase is attributed to the union's decision not to set a cap on resale prices for the 2026 edition, justifying this by attempting to limit the activity of the black market and external platforms.

This approach marks a clear shift from previous tournaments, such as the 2022 World Cup, where prices were subject to stricter regulations.