World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, has drawn attention due to soaring ticket prices, making it the most expensive tournament in its history.
- Fans like Marcelo Gonzales, who purchased tickets for $3,500 each just days before the event, believe that the majority of attendees at Mexico’s Estadio Azteca are from the country’s elite, including politicians.
- FIFA defends the high costs as necessary to meet its financial commitments to global soccer, but the prices have sparked widespread fan anger and legal challenges in the United States.
- The opening crowds at the Estadio Azteca highlight concerns about accessibility and representation among ordinary Mexican fans at the tournament.