Resale ticket prices for the World Cup last-16 match between England and Mexico have surged to as high as $36,000 (£27,300) on the official FIFA resale platform.
The match is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium.
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The high demand from millions of Mexican fans has made this one of the most expensive knockout matches in tournament history.
According to Telegraph Sport, the official ticket allocation released to the Football Association in January originally priced Category 3 seats at $235, Category 2 at $605, and Category 1 at $770.
Secondary market prices spiked immediately after England secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday.
Category 1 resale tickets reached $35,648.85, Category 2 up to $11,845, and Category 3 between $4,082 and $19,453.40.
Approximately 4,000 England fans hold tickets through the official allocation, though total English support inside the 80,000-capacity stadium could reach 8,000.
Supporters traveling from the United States face accommodation costs exceeding $300 per night and direct flights from Atlanta climbing past £730.
The Football Supporters’ Association’s England Fans’ embassy team noted that many travelers are choosing indirect routes to manage these rising expenses.
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"Luckily many sorted prior," said Thomas Concannon of the team.
He added that some fans are seeking alternative travel hubs, such as Cancun, where cheap flights are available.
Authorities have expressed concerns regarding crowd safety and security outside the venue, following past protests during the tournament's opening match and a previous crowd crushing incident that resulted in three deaths after a Mexico victory.
The UK Football Policing Unit has highlighted existing Foreign Office guidance advising against non-essential travel to parts of Mexico, though officials commended the conduct of British fans so far.
"The behaviour of England fans – and of course the Scots – has been excellent throughout the group stages of the World Cup," said Chief Constable Mark Roberts, head of the UK Football Policing Unit.
Local authorities stated that extensive security measures are being implemented across host cities to handle the influx of international fans.
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"It’s an unimaginable effort that we have done over here," said Roberto Lopez, a municipal police commander in Guadalajara.
