How much are World Cup tickets? Price, cost to watch matches at FIFA Qatar 2022

It’s something that is on every football fan’s bucket list: the chance to witness a World Cup up close and in person.

The Middle Eastern nation is the first Arab country to promise to host a spectacular show and take on the hosting duties for the competition. Supporters heading to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup will have the opportunity to stop in a new international football destination.

When they witnessed the elimination of the competition from the USA in the final round of voting, they made the decision to award the World Cup to Qatar in 2010. The tournament, which has been in the making for 12 years, will commence on November 20th.

The price will align with the number of seats, similar to how the appearance of the process appears to us. One of the initial topics of interest was the announcement that those wishing to be able to obtain tickets would be able to do so.

Tickets of four different categories were made available to supporters who wanted to attend the World Cup in Qatar, including those with limited mobility and disabilities.

Situated in premium sections throughout the stadium, Category 1 is the most expensive. Providing a slightly less premium perspective of the events, Category 2 and Category 3 are seating sections within the stadium.

Category 4 is a designated seating section within the stadium exclusively for Qatar residents.

All tickets, priced from 40 riyal ($11) to 5,850 riyal ($1,607), can be purchased in Qatari riyal by both Qatar residents and international enthusiasts.

Prices of tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The ticket pricing structure for 2022 Qatar has generated a mixed reaction from fans, with a significant gap between four distinct price categories.

Supporters have been encouraged to purchase their tickets well in advance of the tournament starting, with full pricing details set out below:.

Match.

Cat 1.

Cat 2.

Cat 3.

Cat 4.

Access.

First game (Qatar versus Ecuador).

$618/£533/€616.

$440/£379/€438.

$302/£261/€301.

$55/£47/€55..

$55/£47/€55..

Group matches.

$220/£190/€219.

$165/£142/€164.

$69/£59/€68.

$11/£9.5/€11..

$11/£9.5/€11..

Round of 16 games.

$275/£236/€273.

$206/£175/€205.

$96/£82/€96.

$19/£16/€19..

$19/£16/€19..

Quarterfinals matches.

$426/£363/€424..

$288/£246/€287.

$206/£176/€205….

$82/£70/€82….

$82/£70/€82….

Semifinals matches.

$956/£816/€953.

$659/£563/€657.

$357/£305/€356.

$137/£117/€137..

$137/£117/€137..

Third-place match.

$426/£363/€424..

$302/£258/€301.

$206/£176/€205….

$82/£70/€82….

$82/£70/€82….

Final.

$1,607/£1,372/€1,602.

$1003/£856/€999.

$604/£516/€602.

$206/£176/€205….

$206/£176/€205….

Most Affordable and Priciest World Cup Tickets

Given the spread of matches and categories, it is natural that there is a big difference in the prices fans offer for the most expensive and cheapest tickets.

Tickets for the other matches involving different groups vary in price, starting from 40 riyal ($11) and going up to 800 riyal ($220). However, the tickets for the opening match between the hosts and Ecuador in Group A have been sold at a range of prices, starting from 200 riyal ($55) for the more affordable options and going up to 2,250 riyal ($618) for Category 1.

Round of 16 games. are priced from 70 riyal ($19) to 1,000 riyal ($275) while quarterfinals range from 300-1,550 ($82.5-$426) and semifinals are 500-3,480 ($137-$956).

Predictably, fans will pay top dollar for the final, ranging from the most affordable tickets priced at 750 riyal ($206) to the premium Cat. 1 seats priced at 5,850 ($1,607).

Where to purchase tickets for the World Cup

Tickets remaining have been made available for fans via FIFA’s ticket portal, depending on demand, with confirmation from the governing body, to continue the tournament.

Informal sources, especially regarding FIFA, have emphasized the importance of fan caution when purchasing tickets, notwithstanding the vast array of alternative choices for ticket sales.

It has been confirmed that all fans will also need to register for a ‘Hayya (Fan ID)’ Card before attending any game at the World Cup. A valid Hayya Card, along with a valid match ticket, will be necessary to enter any stadium in Qatar.

Are tickets still accessible for the 2022 World Cup?

As per official data provided by FIFA, over 2.45 million tickets were purchased for the Qatar 2022 event until August 2022.

Commencing from November 20th, it is anticipated that the final tally will surpass 2.8 million, encompassing 520,532 units sold between the months of July and August.