The FIFA World Cup will be taking place for the first time in the Middle East this November when it kicks off in Qatar with 32 of the best nations of the world fighting it out for the biggest prize in football.
The prestigious FIFA competition will begin on November 20 and end with the final taking place at the Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022.
Let’s take a look at how much it might cost for an average fan to go to Qatar and buy a FIFA World Cup ticket later this year.
Are The Tickets For The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar Expensive?
The ticket prices at the World Cup may vary with the cost of a single ticket ranging from 40 riyals ($11) to 5,850 riyals ($1,607). Hence, we can expect some of the tickets to be really expensive while others would be priced at a more affordable price bracket.
There are four categories of tickets that have been made available for purchase.
Category 1 would be the most expensive, located in the most luxurious areas inside the match venue.
Categories 2 and 3 would contain fewer premium features and are priced moderately. Category 4 tickets would be reserved exclusively for residents of the host nation.
How Much Will The Tickets For Qatar World Cup 2022 Final Cost?
As mentioned earlier, the World Cup match tickets will be under four categories and the prices of each ticket will reflect which number it falls under.
The price of a single ticket for the 2022 FIFA World Cup final will be $1,607 for a Category 1 ticket, $1,003 for a Category 2 ticket, $604 for a Category 3 ticket and $206 for a Category 4 and access ticket.
| Match | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening match (Qatar v 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 matches | $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 |
The prices for the opening round and the latter stages are expensive as they will be the most popular in the competition. For football fans on a budget, it seems like the best time to see a World Cup match would be in the group stages with the exception of the opening day fixture between Qatar and Ecuador.
All eyes will now be on Qatar come November as the World Cup takes place for the first time during the winter months. All in all, football fans will be happy with the ticket prices and would hope to travel to the Middle East and create a great atmosphere for the prestigious tournament later this year.
