The most awaited day in 23rd marquee event has occurred as Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the historic MetLife Stadium.
The fans from around the world have been waiting to see the most awaited World Cup final in history, and as a result, there are more demands for the tickets than before shattering the record for a sporting event in the United States.
Football fans have come from all the corners of the world to view the clash of two generations on such a high stage. The match is expected to have famous players including Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Julián Álvarez, Nico Williams and others making the occasion one of the hottest sporting events of the year.
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According to a report by Forbes, the get-in ticket price for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final stands at $6,943, slightly lower than the $7,200 recorded for the Argentina vs England semifinal. However, ticket marketplace TickPick reports that the **average purchase price has soared to $11,327, making it the most expensive ticket for any sporting event in United States history.
The most expensive ticket currently available is listed at $28,479 for a premium seat in Section 115A at MetLife Stadium. For comparison, the previous record belonged to Super Bowl LVIII (2024) between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, where the average ticket price was $9,411.
With history set to be made on the pitch, fans have shown they are willing to pay record-breaking amounts to witness football's biggest shows live.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Live Streaming & TV Broadcast Details
Football fans around the world can catch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final through the following official broadcasters:
Country/Region | TV Broadcaster | Live Streaming |
India | Sports18 Network | JioHotstar |
United States (English) | FOX | FOX Sports App, Fubo |
United States (Spanish) | Telemundo | Peacock, Telemundo Deportes App |
United Kingdom | BBC One, ITV1 | BBC iPlayer, ITVX |
Canada | CTV, TSN | TSN+, RDS |
Argentina | Telefe, TyC Sports | MiTelefe, TyC Sports Play |
Spain | RTVE (La 1) | RTVE Play |
France | TF1 | TF1+ |
Germany | ARD, ZDF | ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek |
Italy | RAI | RaiPlay |
Brazil | Globo, SporTV | Globoplay |
Mexico | Televisa, TV Azteca | ViX |
Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
Japan | NHK | NHK Plus |
South Korea | KBS, MBC, SBS | Respective broadcaster apps |
Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | TOD, beIN CONNECT |
Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
Latin America (selected countries) | DirecTV Sports | DGO |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Kick-off Timings
Region | Kick-off Time |
USA (ET) | 3:00 PM |
USA (PT) | 12:00 PM |
Argentina | 4:00 PM |
Brazil | 4:00 PM |
United Kingdom | 8:00 PM BST |
Spain | 9:00 PM CEST |
France | 9:00 PM CEST |
Germany | 9:00 PM CEST |
Italy | 9:00 PM CEST |
India | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) |
Australia (Sydney) | 5:00 AM AEST (Next Day) |
Japan | 4:00 AM JST (Next Day) |
Lionel Messi's ambition to write another remarkable chapter in his illustrious career and Spain's desire to win the most prestigious trophy in football make the FIFA World Cup 2026 final something special.
Ticket prices reaching record amounts and an audience of billions ensure that the world is prepared for yet another historic World Cup final.