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General view of the Adidas Trionda, official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt McNulty – FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p>

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to bring millions of fans to North America, but where you choose to watch a match could have a major impact on your wallet.<\/p>

According to an analysis by LendingTree, attending a group-stage World Cup match in the United States will cost the average fan more than $2,100 when factoring in a ticket, airfare, hotel accommodations, food, local transportation and other expenses. But that average masks significant differences from city to city.<\/p>

Some host cities offer a far more affordable World Cup experience than others. Atlanta, for example, is among the least expensive destinations for fans, while matches in the New York\/New Jersey area come with some of the highest overall costs. Houston hosts the cheapest group-stage match analyzed by LendingTree, highlighting how travel, lodging and local prices can dramatically influence the total cost of attending the tournament.<\/p>

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Where are the cheapest and most expensive tickets?<\/h2>

By the numbers:<\/p>

For fans hoping to attend the World Cup without breaking the bank, the host city can make a significant difference.<\/p>

A LendingTree analysis found that the average cost of attending a group-stage match in the New York\/New Jersey area is nearly $3,000 per person, making it the most expensive U.S. host market. By comparison, Atlanta is the cheapest, with an estimated average cost of $1,642 \u2014 about 45% lower and more than $1,300 less than New York\/New Jersey.<\/p>

The gap highlights how travel, lodging and local expenses can dramatically affect the overall price of a World Cup trip. In addition to New York\/New Jersey, Boston ($2,779) and Miami ($2,524) are the only U.S. host cities where average attendance costs exceed $2,500 per person, according to LendingTree.<\/p>

At the other end of the spectrum, Atlanta, Kansas City, the San Francisco Bay Area and Houston all have estimated average attendance costs of $1,756 or less, offering fans a more affordable path to seeing the world’s biggest soccer tournament in person.<\/p>