Sky-high prices push fans away from 2026 World Cup
Croatia has 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, including a recent 2-1 defeat to Portugal. Fans are facing sky-high prices for tickets, travel, and accommodation at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, making it the most expensive tournament in history. Temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius, and hotel prices have surged by 300 percent.
How are high prices affecting fans?
Fans who attended the Brazil vs Morocco match at the New York New Jersey stadium said the football fever is costing them dearly. The cheapest final ticket is ten times more expensive than the one in Qatar 2022. In the US, hotel prices have more than doubled, and a night's stay in a two or three-star hotel costs over 300 euros.
How are fans protecting themselves from the heat?
Matches are being played at extremely high temperatures, and fans following the matches in fan zones are using umbrellas and hats to protect themselves from the sun. In the US, airfare prices have increased by 50 to 100 percent compared to last year, and flights to Miami are 65 percent more expensive than in 2025.
What are fans saying about the 2026 World Cup?
Fans have described the tournament as the most expensive World Cup in history. According to fans, this is no longer a football festival, but a festival for the rich. The cheapest ticket for the opening match in the US costs around $1,000, and US President Donald Trump said: "Honestly, I wouldn't pay for it."
