Tickets for the highly anticipated Group-stage clash between Morocco national football team and Brazil national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are already being resold for eye-watering prices, with some listings reaching up to seven times their original value.
The match, scheduled for June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, quickly emerged as one of the standout fixtures following the official draw. Demand has been enormous, and that surge is now clearly reflected on resale platforms.
On FIFA’s official resale marketplace, several Category 3 and lower-tier tickets are currently listed between $1,700 and $1,800. By comparison, original prices during the initial ticket phase ranged from approximately $250 to $700, depending on seating category and location.
The sharp increase comes only weeks after the conclusion of the first major ticket lottery, when fans learned whether they had successfully secured seats.
From the outset, the Morocco–Brazil encounter ranked among the most requested matches, driven by Brazil’s global popularity and Morocco’s massive rise in international support following their historic semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup.
The trend is not limited to this fixture alone. Across the tournament, resale prices for marquee matches are climbing rapidly. Tickets for the opening game, knockout rounds, and especially the final have multiplied in value within days of appearing on resale platforms, with premium seats for the final already reaching staggering five-figure sums.
FIFA operates an official fan-to-fan resale system that allows ticket holders who can no longer attend matches to relist their tickets. Prices are set by sellers, not FIFA, although the governing body facilitates transactions and applies service fees. In several host countries, including the United States, resale above face value is permitted under local regulations.
FIFA is expected to release additional ticket phases closer to the tournament, including a final last-minute sales window in 2026. However, availability for blockbuster fixtures like Morocco vs Brazil is expected to remain extremely limited, meaning resale prices could continue to rise as kickoff approaches.
While the soaring prices underline the immense global interest in the 2026 World Cup, they also raise concerns among supporters. For many traditional fans, the escalating costs risk turning football’s biggest matches into exclusive events accessible only to those with deep pockets—an outcome that clashes with the game’s long-held reputation as a sport for everyone.
