Brazilians to pay more to attend World Cup Opener!
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 16 (EFE).- By María Angélica Troncoso
Brazilian fans will have to spend at least $2,100 per person to attend Brazil’s opener at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, a sum equivalent to seven minimum monthly wages in Brazil.
That estimate includes a round-trip flight costing about $950, accommodation of roughly $450 for two nights in a three-star hotel, and at least $600 for food and local transportation, in addition to a minimum ticket price of $105 for the match.
Brazil’s group-stage matches will all be played in the US, significantly increasing travel costs for supporters.
Coached by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil is in Group C and will open its campaign against Morocco on June 11 in New Jersey. The team will then face Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia and Scotland on June 24 in Miami.
For the opening match, fans can travel directly from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro to airports serving the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area.
According to data from airlines and accommodation platforms consulted by EFE, flight and lodging prices account for the bulk of the expenses.
Costs can rise sharply for fans wishing to attend additional matches or opting for higher-end hotels and restaurants.
Travel packages covering Brazil’s three group-stage matches are being offered at prices of up to $11,000 per person, excluding food expenses, according to travel agencies.
Supporters can reduce costs by arranging their own transportation, particularly between New Jersey and Philadelphia, which are relatively close.
Miami, however, the venue for Brazil’s third match, is about 1,900 km away.
Brazil is the fourth country with the highest number of ticket requests so far, with 101,576 applications submitted through FIFA’s website, according to data released by the organization in early December.
Brazilian fans are hoping Ancelotti can guide the Brazil national football team back to form after a disappointing South American qualifying campaign.
Brazil qualified for the World Cup in fifth place, posting its worst-ever record in the current qualifying format: 28 points, eight wins in 18 matches, six defeats, and 17 goals conceded, the most since the round-robin system was introduced in 1998.
Since that format began, Brazil had never finished so low in the standings. EFE
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