Overview

• A limited first Visa presale this week opened purchasing to a small slice of more than 4.5 million registrants, with another selection round on Friday and further lotteries slated for Oct. 27–31 and after the Dec. 5 draw.
• Compiled pricing shows face values from $60 for select group-stage seats to $6,370 for the final, with the U.S. opener in Los Angeles priced at $560–$2,735 and Canada’s Toronto opener at roughly $497–$2,443.
• FIFA confirmed it is using variable pricing and says ringfenced allocations will be sold at fixed prices, defending the approach as consistent with North American market practice.
• Resale listings appeared within hours on FIFA’s platform and third-party sites, where prices are uncapped and The Athletic reports a 15% commission on both buyers and sellers; Mexico requires resale at face value under local rules.
• Supporter groups criticized affordability and access, with England fan representatives calling the prices unacceptable and estimating at least about $3,180 for a cheapest-seat run to a potential final, excluding travel and lodging.