It's pandemonium on the resale market as England fans are being asked to stump up a whopping £6.3 million for tickets to watch their heroes take on Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The Three Lions' thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico has sent demand into overdrive, with prices skyrocketing like a free-scoring striker on a hot streak.
The official FIFA resale website is ablaze with listings, from £2,175 for seats to witness the clash between England and Haaland's Norway. It's a stark reminder that this tournament has become a ticket-tastic nightmare for fans of all nations, with England's price tag reflecting their growing status as one of the favourites to lift the coveted Golden Trophy.
SeatPick's data shows a 28% drop in average quarter-final ticket prices, largely due to Brazil's surprise exit from the competition. But let's be clear: England's fans are still being asked to fork out eye-watering sums for what could be a semi-final showdown with Argentina or France in Atlanta.
The ultimate prize of reaching the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is the holy grail, but it'll set you back an astonishing £8.6 million - yes, you read that right - to watch England take on the world's best in a showpiece match. It's a staggering price tag, and one that will leave many fans feeling priced out of attending the tournament they love.
FIFA had pledged to reserve tickets for loyal fans at lower prices, but it seems like this promise is being lost in translation. England has consistently reached the quarter-finals since 2018, and their growing fan base is driving up demand - and prices.