FIFA unveiled a fresh tier of World Cup tickets on Thursday, pushing the price of a front‑category 1 seat for the United States opener against Paraguay to $4,105. The move follows a previous top‑end ask of $2,735 and adds a front‑category 2 option ranging from $1,940 to $2,330. Fans will face the highest‑priced seats yet in Inglewood on June 12.

Without fanfare, FIFA also posted a front‑category 1 price of up to $3,360 for Canada’s June 12 opener in Toronto and introduced $905 seats for a Philadelphia round‑of‑16 match. The final’s top ticket climbed to $10,990, up from $8,680 after a glitch‑marred sales reopening. Category 2 and 3 tickets for the July 19 MetLife showdown rose to $7,380 and $5,785 respectively, tightening the overall price structure. Critics warn casual fans may be priced out, yet organizers expect stronger revenue.

FIFA’s pricing strategy arrives as Gianni Infantino insists all 104 matches will sell out, a claim tested by backlash over last‑minute “supporters‑tier” tickets introduced in December. By expanding premium categories across 16 host cities, the federation aims to maximize profit while navigating fan dissatisfaction. The latest price list confirms no final‑match tickets are currently available on the official site.