African football fans will pay between $140 and $2,355 to watch their teams at the FIFA World Cup.
South Africa, who open their campaign at the Mundial against Mexico — a repeat of the 2010 tournament opener at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg — offer an early indication of the financial burden facing African supporters.
Despite the minimum wage in South Africa standing at $278 per month, fans must pay between $1,020 and $2,355 to watch Bafana Bafana’s opening match from inside the stadium.
South Africa World Cup ticket prices
Mexico vs South Africa
- Category 1 – $2,355
- Category 2 – $1,705
- Category 3 – $1,020
Euro D vs South Africa
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
South Africa vs Korea
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Morocco, fresh from being the first and only African country to reach the semi-final on the global stage, will also demand significant financial sacrifice from their travelling supporters.
With a monthly minimum wage estimated at $305, Moroccan fans face ticket prices that can exceed two months’ earnings for a single match.
Morocco World Cup ticket prices
Brazil vs Morocco
- Category 1 – $700
- Category 2 – $500
- Category 3 – $265
Scotland vs Morocco
- Category 1 – $600
- Category 2 – $430
- Category 3 – $220
Morocco vs Haiti
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Côte d’Ivoire’s return to the World Cup also comes with a heavy financial cost for fans hoping to follow the Elephants in North America.
Earning a minimum wage of $132 per month, Ivorian supporters will have to spend several months’ income to attend just one game.
Côte d’Ivoire World Cup ticket prices
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire
- Category 1 – $600
- Category 2 – $430
- Category 3 – $220
Côte d’Ivoire vs Curaçao
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Tunisia’s supporters, long known for travelling in numbers, will also face familiar affordability challenges at the 2026 finals.
With a monthly minimum wage of about $147, even the cheapest tickets represent a significant portion of a worker’s income.
Tunisia World Cup ticket prices
Euro B vs Tunisia
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Tunisia vs Japan
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Tunisia vs Netherlands
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Cape Verde’s historic World Cup appearance will be watched largely from afar by many of its supporters.
The island nation’s minimum monthly wage of $170 means attending a single match requires close to, or more than, a full month’s income.
Cape Verde World Cup ticket prices
Spain vs Cape Verde
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Egypt’s return to the global stage places similar financial pressure on supporters of the Pharaohs.
With a minimum wage of $147 per month, ticket prices regularly exceed two to three months’ earnings.
Egypt World Cup ticket prices
Belgium vs Egypt
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
New Zealand vs Egypt
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Egypt vs Iran
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Senegal, one of Africa’s most consistent World Cup performers in recent years, will also test the financial limits of its fan base.
At a minimum wage of $105 per month, Senegalese supporters face some of the steepest affordability gaps among African nations.
Senegal World Cup ticket prices
France vs Senegal
- Category 1 – $620
- Category 2 – $465
- Category 3 – $220
Norway vs Senegal
- Category 1 – $620
- Category 2 – $465
- Category 3 – $220
Senegal vs FIFA Play-Off 2
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Algeria’s presence at the tournament ensures strong support, though the cost of attendance remains prohibitive.
With a monthly minimum wage of $143, even mid-range tickets demand months of financial planning.
Algeria World Cup ticket prices
Argentina vs Algeria
- Category 1 – $700
- Category 2 – $500
- Category 3 – $265
Jordan vs Algeria
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Algeria vs Austria
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
Ghana perhaps presents the clearest illustration of the economic divide between African fans and the global football economy.
With a minimum monthly wage of just $45.29, even the cheapest World Cup ticket costs more than three months’ income.
Ghana World Cup ticket prices
Ghana vs Panama
- Category 1 – $450
- Category 2 – $380
- Category 3 – $140
England vs Ghana
- Category 1 – $600
- Category 2 – $430
- Category 3 – $220
Croatia vs Ghana
- Category 1 – $500
- Category 2 – $400
- Category 3 – $180
Across Africa, the pattern is unmistakable. Long before travel, accommodation and visa costs are considered, the price of simply entering the stadium already places the FIFA World Cup beyond the reach of millions.
For a tournament that prides itself on being global, the financial reality for African fans raises a fundamental question: who, in practice, is the World Cup truly designed for?
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