Washington, DC – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, data from TicketData, a platform specializing in tracking ticket prices, reveals a striking variation in the costs of attending matches featuring Arab national teams on the resale market. This reflects the high level of public demand and global anticipation for this premier sporting event.
Price chart for Arab national teams
The Moroccan national team topped the list of Arab teams in terms of average ticket prices for its matches, with an average ticket price of approximately $774. The ranking of the remaining Arab teams, according to the platform’s data, was as follows:
Jordan: $456.
Tunisia: $408.
Algeria: $395.
Saudi Arabia: $383.
Iraq: $366.
Qatar: $358.
Egypt: $321.
These figures confirm that tickets available through the resale market are subject to rapid daily fluctuations. Furthermore, these prices do not reflect the official cost set by FIFA, but rather are determined by the increasing supply and demand as the tournament approaches.
“Major national teams” drive up prices
Conversely, matches featuring major international teams set new resale records. Mexico topped the list with an average ticket price of $1,810, followed by Portugal at $1,454, Brazil at $1,396, and Colombia at $1,298. Scotland averaged around $958 for its tickets.
The report indicated that the geographical location of the matches plays a pivotal role in determining prices. Matches held in vibrant cities like Miami and Mexico City see exorbitant price increases due to massive fan demand and limited capacity.
“Bone-breaking” confrontations and public pressure
Sports analysts believe that the high ticket prices for some Arab national teams are not solely due to the teams’ own appeal, but also to the strength of their opponents in the group stage. The first round matches will feature fiercely contested encounters, such as Morocco’s clash with Brazil. This will automatically drive up ticket prices due to the overwhelming public desire to witness this highly anticipated match.
The Jordanian national team will also face Argentina. The same applies to the Algerian national team, which will face tough tests against some of the world’s best.
These matches are fueling the “ticket fever.” Furthermore, the resale market is becoming a primary destination for fans who were unable to secure tickets through official channels, amid expectations that prices will continue to rise as the opening whistle approaches and the search for seats in the highly anticipated World Cup stadiums intensifies.
