How much does a World Cup 2022 ticket cost? Cost and where to buy

How much does a World Cup 2022 ticket cost? Cost and where to buy

Kevin Omuya
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM

The anticipation for the opening match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador in the Fifa World Cup 2022 is intensifying. The hosts and the crowds of spectators who will converge on the Gulf nation for the month-long football carnival are now the centres of attention. After authorities had declared that only those with match tickets would be permitted to enter Qatar for the WC, entry regulations to the nation were recently loosened.

How do I get World Cup tickets for 2022?
Visitors take photos with a FIFA World Cup sign in Doha on October 23, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. Photo: Jewel SAMAD
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It has taken 12 years to prepare for this competition, which begins on 20 November 2022. In 2010, when Qatar defeated the USA in the final round of voting, it was decided to award them the World Cup. When that announcement was made, one of the first things that fans wanted to know was how those who wanted to travel might obtain accessibility. Here, we examine the procedure and the cost of tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2022.

When does the World Cup 2022 start?

The opening game of the 2022 WC, between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium. The Lusail Stadium in Doha will host the 64th and final match of the tournament on December 18.

How much does a World Cup 2022 ticket cost?
Mobile telephone application for the Hayya card, a mandatory travel document that gives access to stadiums and public transport in the Qatari capital Doha, on September 8, 2022. Photo:Mustafa Abumunes
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What are the categories of tickets?

Fans can choose from a wide variety of options. Category 1 seats are the most prestigious and expensive options in the stadium. Qatari natives and those with valid work visas are eligible for discounted Category 4.

How much will a ticket for the FIFA world cup 2022 final cost?

Category 1 to the final is the most expensive at 5,850 Qatari rials (roughly $1600). At the last WC, played in Russia, the most expensive ones for the championship game were $1100.

How much does a World Cup 2022 ticket cost?

Many supporters have voiced their displeasure about the wide price disparity between the four tiers of Qatar 2022 access. Below you will find a detailed breakdown of the entry prices and an encouragement to get access well before the tournament's commencement.

Match

Category 1

Category 2

Category 3

Category 4

Accessibility

Opening match (Qatar v Ecuador)

$618

$440

$302

$55

$55

Group matches

$220

$165

$69

$11

$11

Round of 16 matches

$275

$206

$96

$19

$19

Quarterfinals matches

$426

$288

$206

$82

$82

Semifinals matches

$956

$659

$357

$137

$137

Third-place match

$426

$302

$206

$82

$82

Final

$1,607

$1003

$604

$206

$206

How do I get World Cup tickets for 2022?

Fans can still purchase a small number of tickets through FIFA's ticket gateway, and the organization has confirmed that based on demand, they may still be sold up until the start of the competition. Despite the wide range of third-party access possibilities, FIFA has emphasized the importance of fan prudence while purchasing them, especially regarding unauthorized sources.

how much will a ticket for the fifa world cup 2022 final cost?
Saad al-Suwaidi (C), head of the Hayya pass service, walks at the service centre, which assists fans attending this year's Qatar FIFA World Cup on October 16, 2022. Photo: Karim Jaafar
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They have also stated that before attending any WC game, all supporters must register for a "Hayya (Fan ID)" Card. A valid Hayya Card and a valid match access will be required to enter any stadium in Qatar.

Are tickets still available for World Cup 2022?

Through August 2022, more than 2.45 million for Qatar 2022 were sold, according to official FIFA data. You can get them at FIFA.com/tickets.

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A general view of the ticket office at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, a host venue for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Photo: Matthew Ashton
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When can you buy tickets for the World Cup 2022?

Accessibility for the general public will be sold over the counter beginning on October 18, 2022, at Fifa's Main Ticketing Center in the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, according to Fifa. This number included 520,532 sales between July and August, and the final number is anticipated to surpass 2.8 million before the tournament begins on 20 November 2022.

Can you drink in Qatar?

Qatar is a strictly regulated Islamic nation where it is illegal to sell, serve, or consume alcohol. According to the UK government, it is illegal to consume alcohol or be intoxicated in public in Qatar, and doing so can result in a six-month jail term and a fine of up to $825.

How much will a ticket for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final cost?

The most expensive ones cost 5,850 Qatari rials, or almost $1,600, for Category 1 seats in the championship match. The final access was the most costly at the last WC in Russia, at $1,100.

fifa world cup 2022 tickets
Iran supporters show their tickets ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers football match in the capital Tehran, on January 27, 2022. Photo by Atta Kenare
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Will World cup tickets be on resale?

FIFA.com will be the sole place to purchase the accessibility. Only with their express consent, which will be made public as a Ticket Transfer and Resale Policy, may they be transferred or resold. In other words, you risk having them counterfeited or cancelled by FIFA without a refund if you buy them somewhere other than FIFA.com.

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Only FIFA.com will offer tickets. FIFA's formal consent, which will be made public as a Ticket Transfer and Resale Policy, is required to transfer or resale. In other words, if you purchase somewhere else but FIFA.com, there's a chance they will be fake, or FIFA might cancel them without issuing a refund.

Here is all the information you need to organize your journey to the WC in Qatar, as tickets are in high demand. So, how much does a World Cup 2022 ticket cost? You can find all the information you need to watch the competition.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.