Attending a single match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is extremely costly. This is easily one of the priciest World Cups in history, and fans would need to pay nearly USD 1568 / GBP 1286 (INR 1.3 lakh) if they want to watch the final game from the best seats in the Lusail Stadium. Despite the hefty price tag, tickets for the game on December 18 are being snapped up quickly.
Lusail Stadium is the largest stadium to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with a capacity of 80,000 people. According to FIFA, the most affordable ticket option for residents of Qatar to the final match will be around 700 riyals (INR 16,000), while the least expensive ticket for international travelers will cost 2200 riyals (INR 47,802).
Qatar’s World Cup is one of the most costly yet, with ticket prices nearly 40 percent higher than the 2018 tournament that was held in Russia. Reuters reported that the average cost for a ticket to the final was USD 808/ GBP 663 (INR 67,000). Fans in Russia spent an average of USD 253/GBP 207 (INR 21,000) for a seat to attend a match, while spectators in Qatar had to shell out an average of 28,000 pounds for their tickets.
The FIFA World Cup is divided into two main types of tickets, Individual Match Tickets and Obstructed View Tickets. There are four distinct categories within each type, providing a range of choices for attendees.
Final Ticket Prices – Individual Match Tickets
| Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4** |
| USD 1532/GBP 1257 (INR 1.27 lakhs) | USD 953/GBP 782 (INR 79,000) | USD 579/GBP 475 (INR 48,000) | USD 193/GBP 158 (INR 16,000) |
Final Ticket Prices – Obstructed View Tickets
| Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 |
| USD 458/GBP 376 (INR 38,000) | USD 350/GBP 287 (INR 29,000) | USD 229/GBP 188 (INR 19,000) | USD 96 /GBP 79 (INR 8,000) |
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France and Argentina to go head-to-head in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Final
The 2022 World Cup final between Lionel Messi and Argentina and Kylian Mbappe and France is set to take place on Dec. 18. This is a highly anticipated matchup, as it provides the opportunity for Messi to equal the feat of Argentinian legend Diego Maradona, while also cementing his status as the GOAT. On the other hand, if France wins, they would become the first back-to-back champions since Pele and Brazil achieved the feat 60 years ago. The game will be held at the Lusail Iconic Stadium outside of Doha, and all eyes will be on it come Sunday.
This will be the fourth time Argentina and France have gone head-to-head in a World Cup match. The South American nation triumphed over their European opponents during the group stage in 1930 and 1978, while France earned a win in a round of 16 match four years ago. In total, Argentina has the advantage in the series, boasting 6 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws.
Both teams have a great amount of star power, but all attention will be focused on Messi and Mbappé. As teammates at Paris Saint-Germain, they have also been at the forefront of the Golden Boot race, both having scored five goals each so far in the tournament.
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