Spain to Face Argentina in World Cup Final as Ticket Prices Soar
The World Cup final is set, with Spain aiming for its second title against reigning champion Argentina, who is seeking to add a fourth star to their jerseys.
As has been evident throughout the tournament, there is significant demand for tickets to Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina has the chance to become the first team to win back-to-back championships since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, and this match could be the last opportunity to see Lionel Messi compete in a World Cup.
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If you’re looking to secure a seat for the Argentina-Spain final, you will need to prepare for steep prices, according to Gametime.
Get-in: $7,399
Median: $11,571
Average: $14,843
How do these prices stack up against other major events?
According to Gametime, Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in 2024 had a get-in price of $7,771 and a median price of $9,075 for tickets. The first two New York Knicks home games during last month’s NBA Finals featured a get-in price of $8,601 for Game 3 and $12,741 for Game 4.
The average sale price for the 2026 World Cup final is $9,521, while the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl saw an average sale price of $9,438.
Sunday’s final will mark the first World Cup meeting of Argentina and Spain since 1966, when Argentina won 2-1.
