Cheapest tickets for Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina are now priced above $10,000, with the average entry price reaching $18,822. This figure more than doubles the previous record for a major sporting event, established during Super Bowl LVIII.
Fans seeking tickets on FIFA's official resale platform on Saturday afternoon found the few remaining options listed at $10,990. The upcoming match at the MetLife Stadium, temporarily renamed the New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament, marks what is expected to be Lionel Messi's final World Cup game.
The event will also feature a significant halftime show with performances curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, including artists such as Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS. Pre-game and halftime ceremonies will also include acts like Robbie Williams and Post Malone.
Argentina, the winners of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will face Spain, who last won the tournament in 2010. The match is anticipated to be a clash between Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamal.