How much will World Cup 2030 tickets cost? The honest answer is that nobody knows yet, because FIFA has not published official prices and no sales window has opened. Anyone offering you a 2030 ticket today is selling something that does not exist. But the 2026 World Cup, which ended only a few months ago, is the best guide available — and the numbers are clear enough to plan a budget.

In 2026, group-stage seats started at around $60 in the cheapest category and climbed past $600 for prime seats, while the final ranged from roughly $2,000 to over $6,000. For 2030, expect a similar spread, with some upward adjustment for inflation and for the huge demand of a World Cup in Europe.

FIFA divides stadium seating into categories based on viewing quality. Category 1 is premium: centre sections at the halfway line, with the best views in the ground. Category 2 is excellent seating near the centre with slight angles. Category 3 covers corners and ends in elevated positions. Category 4, the cheapest, sits high in the corners and behind the goals, with a distant but complete view of the pitch.

Beyond standard tickets, FIFA sells official hospitality packages, which bundle premium seats with food, drinks and lounge access. These are far more expensive — typically from around 2,000 to over 10,000 dollars per person depending on the match — but they go on sale earlier than regular tickets and do not use a ballot. For most fans they are out of reach, but for a once-in-a-lifetime final, some supporters consider them. The only safe source is FIFA's official hospitality provider; any other seller offering hospitality packages for 2030 should be treated with suspicion.