Argentina-Spain World Cup Final Becomes Most Expensive U.S. Sporting Event Ever

Published Jul 15, 11:49 PM UTC

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium has set a record as the most expensive sporting event ever hosted in the United States, according to secondary ticket marketplace TickPick. The average purchase price for a ticket is $11,327, with the cheapest get-in price at $6,943. The most expensive purchase so far was two tickets in Section 115A for $28,479 each. The final features Lionel Messi attempting to win his second World Cup trophy. The event surpasses previous record-holders including Super Bowl LVIII ($9,411 average) and the 2026 NBA Finals Game 3 ($6,308 average). The third-place game between France and England has a get-in price of nearly $900. The 2026 World Cup overall is the most expensive tournament in FIFA's 96-year history, with average ticket prices rising from $1,622 at the start to $4,162 for the semi-finals.