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Sunday’s World Cup final is shaping up to be one of the biggest matches in history — and the most expensive if you want be in the stadium where it happens.
With less than 48 hours to go before Argentina takes on Spain inside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ticket prices have risen to the $10,000 range for single tickets while hospitality packages (available through FIFA’s official hospitality provider On Location) are upwards of $30,000 to nearly $60,000 for specific lounges.
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At last check today on FIFA’s official website, On Location had select hospitality tickets available for Pitchside Lounge at $57,500 for a single ticket, while lower-tier access was available inside the Trophy Lounge for $34,500. Champions Club, FIFA Pavilion and Supporters Club lounges were sold-out as of press time. On StubHub, the lowest price for an available ticket was $9,753 while the highest was $69,786.
That’s nothing compared to a deal a rep for Knightsbridge Circle said it had closed for clients to attend the anticipated match. The global private membership-based concierge service — with locations in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas and Palm Beach, Florida — reports that it sold an unprecedented package for FIFA’s World Cup final for $4 million.
However, On Location has taken issue with the report and offered a statement Sunday afternoon that contradicted the claim. “The only way to purchase legitimate and guaranteed FIFA World 2026 Official Hospitality packages is through FIFA and On Location’s program, and network of sales agents,” said an On Location spokesperson citing a listing here of agents and official sources. “No other companies are authorized to sell hospitality packages for the tournament, and fans risk buying unofficial and invalid tickets if they buy through unofficial channels.”
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs the exclusive hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026, On Location confirmed they sold the exclusive “On the Pitch” package, which included six front-row seats on the halfway line as well as field access for the trophy presentation and award ceremony, to other buyers. They reiterated the only way to purchase a FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Hospitality package is through FIFA and On Location’s program.
Per Knightsbridge Circle founder Stuart McNeill, who founded the bespoke luxury travel, VIP access and lifestyle management firm for high net worth individuals in 2012, five percent of its members will be attending Sunday’s game. Though after England and France lost in the semifinals, market interest dipped slightly and those tickets are now available for $750,000 for members.
Speaking of the market, Knightsbridge Circle reports that its membership had leaned toward last-minute bookings as they waited to see how teams progressed in the bracket. And those bookings go beyond stadium access: Knightsbridge also arranges private jet or helicopter landing spots, hospitality suites, security detail and more.
No word on whether or not those high net worth individuals will also be mingling with all the A-listers in the stadium, but it’s more likely than not with so many of them expected to be in attendance. The halftime show itself will be packed with stars as BTS, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber and Gustavo Dudamel and his orchestra will perform at the midway point, sharing the field for a quick sprint of just 11 minutes.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs the show’s executive producer, Guy Carrington of Done+Dusted, told THR earlier today, the spectacle has been in the works for quite some time with the help of Coldplay’s Chris Martin helping to steer the ship. “Obviously I’m not going to give anything away on the performance itself, but we’ve spent months and months preparing this, developing it and working with all of the artists,” Carrington said. “It’s a carefully curated performance that’s going to be spectacular.”
The FIFA World Cup final kicks off Sunday at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.
Sunday, July 19, 5:47 p.m.: Updated with an official statement from a representative for On Location.
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