The Most Expensive World Cup Ever: Why Fans Still Flock to Pay Record Prices

The United, Canada, and Mexico World Cup has become the most expensive edition in history. Official ticket prices for good seats in the final exceed $10,000, while premium seats surpass $30,000—more than ten times the prices of the Qatar World Cup. FIFA has adopted dynamic pricing and established a secondary trading platform, charging a 15% commission on each transaction. Despite soaring ticket prices, fans from around the world are still flocking to the event.

Source: The Paper (澎湃新闻)