Following a team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only be a sporting experience, but also a major economic challenge. An analysis carried out by AceOdds.com estimated how much it would cost to accompany any of the 48 teams from the group stage to the final, considering tickets, flights, accommodation and food.

The study was based on more than 120,000 accommodation options and more than 50,000 flights analyzed, revealing figures that could redefine the fan experience at the biggest tournament in football history.

Following your team in the 2026 World Cup can cost an average of $62,000 dollars

According to the analysis, the average cost for two people to follow their team throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be approximately $62,000.

This calculation includes all matches from the group stage to the final, under the premise that the team advances to the last match of the tournament.

The average breakdown is as follows:

The report highlights that 2026 World Cup tickets represent the largest expense, absorbing close to 50% of the total budget.

2026 World Cup tickets are the biggest expense for fans

One of the most relevant data from the AceOdds study is the impact of the cost of World Cup 2026 tickets.

The average price of tickets for two people amounts to $30,500, while the tournament final would have an estimated cost of $15,500 per couple, even exceeding the total expense of several complete group stages.

This behavior makes tickets the main factor that defines the fans' total budget.

Accommodation, flights and food: how the 2026 World Cup expenses are distributed

The study also details how costs are distributed outside of tickets.

Accommodation at the 2026 World Cup represents around 23% of total spending, with an average of $14,500. For their part, international flights are equivalent to 19% of the budget, with an estimated $12,000 dollars.

The food and beverage category is the lowest, with an average of $5,300, equivalent to 8% of total spending.

Although these values ​​vary depending on the country of origin, the host city and the route of each team, the report confirms that the cost of the entire trip is significantly high in all scenarios.

Iraq, the most expensive country to follow in the 2026 World Cup

AceOdds' analysis also identified important differences between countries.

The most extreme case is that of Iraq fans, who would face an estimated total cost of $75,000 per pair to follow their team to the final.

Much of this expense comes from international flights, which reach $24,000, representing more than a third of the total budget.

Other countries with high costs include:

Panama, the most economical trip among the 48 teams

At the opposite extreme, Panama fans would have the most affordable trip to the 2026 World Cup, with an estimated cost of $56,000 per couple.

The lower expense is mainly explained by the geographical proximity to the headquarters and the lower cost of flights and accommodation.

Other countries with relatively lower costs are:

The difference between the most expensive and the cheapest country is approximately $18,500.

Examples of spending by country in the 2026 World Cup

The study also details specific estimates for several selections:

USA:

Mexico:

France:

Spain:

Brazil:

How the study of the cost of the 2026 World Cup was carried out

AceOdds.com's research used a methodology based on real market data.

The study assumed that fans travel between host cities and remain near the stadiums for each match, as well as returning to their home country at the end of the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest… and also one of the most expensive

Expanding to 48 teams and venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be the largest in the tournament's history.

However, this growth also comes with a significant economic impact for fans, who will face high costs if they want to live the full experience from the group stage to the final.