The FIFA World Cup is around the corner. The schedule is out and now the excitement is all about the tickets. For the people who are seriously giving a thought to attending the FIFA world cup 2022, here is an important article you need to read.
In this article, we will be discussing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Ticket Price Range. As per a few reports, the ticket prices for the 2022 World Cup have hiked by 46% compared to the 2018 Russia World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Ticket Prices [46% Costly than 2018 FIFA World Cup]
Hospitality rights and ticket sales are major sources of revenue for FIFA when it comes to the world cup. In 2022, FIFA is targeting $500 million from these two sources. Ticket sales have begun and as observed, the ticket prices have seen an increase of 46% compared to the previous world cup.
The ticket for the FIFA World Cup final on 18th December at Lusail stadium is priced at 5,850 Qatari riyals ($1,607). This is 46% more costly than the 2018 FIFA final ($1100) which France won.
The category-2 tickets are 41% more expensive than 2018 priced at 3650 Qatari riyals which is approximately $1003(You can use a converter for accurate prices in your currency – click here. While category 3 tickets are the cheapest option available to international fans priced at 2200 Qatari riyals ($600). This is 33% more expensive than the world cup hosted in Russia. While category 4 tickets are only available to local residents and are priced at 750 riyals which is $206.
The tickets for the opening match between the hosts Qatar and Ecuador have soared 37% compared to the 2018 Russia world cup.
Barring the opening match, all other group stage matches, the Qatari residents can buy tickets for just 40 Qatari Riyals ($11). These are the cheapest tickets for locals since the 1986 world cup held in Mexico. While cheapest tickets for international fans for group stage matches are priced at $69.
Individual Match Ticket Prices

If you are looking to buy individual matches or any specific match of your choice tickets then here is the summary of prices you need to pay to get into the stadium. (For detail information about Ticket categories click here)
QAR (Qatari Riyals) | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | Accessibility Tickets |
Opening Match | 2250 | 1600 | 1100 | 200 | 200 |
Group Match | 800 | 600 | 250 | 40 | 40 |
Round of 16 | 1000 | 750 | 350 | 70 | 70 |
Quarter-Finals | 1550 | 1050 | 750 | 300 | 300 |
Semi-Finals | 3480 | 2400 | 1300 | 500 | 500 |
3rd Place Match | 1550 | 1100 | 750 | 300 | 300 |
Finals | 5850 | 3650 | 2200 | 750 | 750 |
Team Specific Ticket Series Prices (Supporter Tickets)

Teams have a huge fan following. Every football fan dreams of watching a specific match inside the stadium with similar fans around him. To make that happen, FIFA has designed the ticket category – Support Tickets. In this category, Ticket holders will be seated in an area of the stadium designated solely for their national team’s fans. (For detail information about Ticket categories click here)
QAR (Qatari Riyals) | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | Accessibility Tickets |
Opening Match | 2250 | 1600 | 1100 | 200 |
Group Match | 800 | 600 | 250 | 40 |
Round of 16 | 1100 | 825 | 385 | 77 |
Quarter-Finals | 1705 | 1155 | 825 | 330 |
Semi-Finals | 3828 | 2640 | 1430 | 550 |
3rd Place Match | 1705 | 1210 | 825 | 330 |
Finals | 6435 | 4015 | 2420 | 825 |
Four-Stadium Ticket Series Prices

If you are looking to attend four matches, then here is a ticket category designed for you – the Four Stadium Ticket series. These tickets will give you access to four matches. (For detail information about Ticket categories click here)
QAR | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | Accessibility Tickets |
Series A | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series B | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series C | 3600 | 2700 | 1200 | 220 |
Series D | 3600 | 2700 | 1200 | 220 |
Series E | 3600 | 2700 | 1200 | 220 |
Series F | 3600 | 2700 | 1200 | 220 |
Series G | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series H | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series I | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series J | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series K | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series L | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series M | 3200 | 2400 | 1000 | 160 |
Series N | 4650 | 3400 | 1850 | 320 |
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