Ticket Prices for Canada's First FIFA World Cup Game Are Falling. Here Are some of the Lowest Prices on Resale Platforms
Resale listings have dropped to $885 as thousands of fans prepare for Canada’s first World Cup match, while Toronto hotel rates are expected to rise 78%.
- Canada's men's national soccer team plays its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on home soil Friday, June 12, 2026, against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium. Resale ticket prices have dropped to $885 on Wednesday.
- Hundreds of seats remain available on FIFA's official portal and resale sites as kickoff approaches, potentially due to high initial pricing. The match is the only one of the first 20 in North America not listed with limited availability.
- Torontonians expressed frustration over high costs, with one resident saying "you can't see a band for under 150 bucks now, so no, I don't think it's worth it." Many tickets on resale platforms are listed well below their original face values.
- Reports estimate up to 30,000 Bosnian supporters may attend, creating a significant atmosphere for visiting fans. Sweden's largest newspaper, Aftonbladet, described the potential surge as a "Bosnian invasion of Toronto."
- The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates hosting six games will cost Toronto $360 million. Canada faces an overall expense of over $1 billion when including Vancouver's preparations and other associated costs.
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What to know FIFA World Cup matches begin in Toronto this week, but many residents say soaring ticket prices, hotel rates, and other expenses are making the event inaccessible for average fans. Resale ticket prices remain extremely high, with the cheapest available ticket for Friday’s game listed at $885 on Wednesday, while nearby hotel rates have surged, with some rooms costing more than $800 per night before taxes. Several Torontonians told N…
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Ticket prices for Canada's first FIFA World Cup game are falling. Here are some of the lowest prices on resale platforms
While tickets to the highly anticipated opening match at Toronto Stadium remain pricey, they're beginning to drop on resale platforms as Friday's 3 p.m. kickoff draws closer.
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