FIFA has confirmed that its official ticket resale platform for the 2026 World Cup will charge 15 percent fees from both buyers and sellers. The platform, which launched Thursday with dynamic pricing, immediately saw tickets listed well above their original face value, with premium seats reaching tens of thousands of dollars.
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RESALE PRICES SKYROCKET
The new resale system marks a major shift from previous World Cups. In the past, FIFA capped resale prices at face value and charged smaller fees, usually below 10 percent. For 2026, uncapped pricing in the United States and Canada allows sellers to list tickets at any value, a move FIFA says prevents buyers and sellers from moving to third-party platforms like StubHub.
MEXICO GETS STRICTER RULES
Ticket resale in Mexico will remain controlled. Following lobbying by the Mexican government, FIFA agreed to limit resale prices to face value for matches held in the country, ensuring fans are protected from excessive markups.
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FIFA CASHES IN ON FEES
The 15 percent fee applied to both buyers and sellers means FIFA could collect $30 for every $100 resold, generating substantial revenue on top of primary ticket sales. This fee structure aligns with major U.S. resale platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek.
HIGH-DEMAND TICKETS FLY OFF SHELVES
Within hours of launch, premium tickets were listed at dramatically inflated prices, sometimes more than 10 times the original cost. Speculators quickly targeted high-demand games, including the final at MetLife Stadium, even though FIFA still had inventory available at face value.
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SECONDARY MARKET SET TO SOAR
With the tournament expanding to 104 matches across 16 venues, FIFA’s resale market could reach unprecedented levels. The combination of uncapped pricing and dual 15 percent fees positions the organization to capture massive additional revenue while keeping transactions within an official, regulated platform.
