On July 19, 2026, MetLife Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup final. Getting through the door will cost you roughly the same as a used car.
The get-in price for the final has crossed $10,000, making it the most expensive ticketed event ever held at that venue. For context, MetLife has hosted Super Bowls. This is more expensive than those.
FIFA quietly rebuilt its entire ticketing infrastructure on the blockchain, and that decision is now shaping who gets in, what it costs, and who profits from the chaos in between.
How FIFA turned tickets into tradable crypto assets
In May 2025, FIFA migrated its FIFA Collect platform to the Avalanche blockchain, leaving behind its previous home on Algorand.
