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All the information required to buy tickets for the World Cup final on Sunday has been detailed

New York New Jersey Stadium will host the World Cup final on Sunday(Image: Getty Images)

All you need to know about how to buy tickets for the World Cup final:

1. Official sales channels and platforms: To buy legitimate tickets for this historic event, you must purchase them through the official FIFA ticketing portal or their authorised hospitality partner, On Location. Utilising unauthorised third-party platforms is highly risky because football's governing body strictly monitors ticket transfers and reserves the right to invalidate any seats purchased outside of official channels.
2. Official ticket pricing tiers: Standard tickets for the final are divided into four distinct categories, with Category 4 seats priced at £1,515 ($2,030) and prime Category 1 sideline seats starting at £5,025 ($6,730). However, FIFA recently released select front-row Category 1 tickets in the lower deck that range from £14,930 ($19,995) to £24,620 ($32,970) due to their highly premium placement.
3. Hospitality and luxury options: For fans who want an incredibly luxurious match-day experience, exclusive hospitality packages are available for the Trophy Lounge and Trophy Lounge+ sections. These high-end tickets include gourmet food and beverage services, and they are officially priced at £24,269 ($32,500) and £25,762 ($34,500) per person, respectively.
4. Resale marketplace alternatives: Since the initial public sales phases have closed, secondary markets such as Ticketmaster and SeatPick are listing resale tickets starting around £5,510 ($7,380) for upper-deck seats. On FIFA's official resale exchange platform, sellers can list tickets dynamically, resulting in prices that fluctuate heavily based on fan demand.
5. Venue and location details: The prestigious final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just five miles west of New York City. Because of strict tournament sponsorship policies, the 82,500-seat arena has been officially referred to as the New York New Jersey Stadium during the event.
6. Date and kick-off timing: The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on Sunday. The opening kick-off set for exactly 3pm local time and 8pm in the UK.
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