How much are tickets for the World Cup in Qatar?
For any football supporter, being able to view a World Cup contest - no matter the two nations competing - in the flesh is a bucket list-worthy experience.
The unprecedented nature of the upcoming tournament may well give further incentive for football fanatics to take a chunk out of their savings in a bid to visit the unfamiliar football environment that is the Middle East.
It's easy to see why hundreds of thousands of fans have already been enticed by the Qatari World Cup. The weather's bound to be hot (maybe too hot, as Jay Cartwright would most definitely say if he landed in Doha), and the football's set to be thrilling.
And while the tournament is fast-approaching, tickets are still available for supporters to buy.
Here's everything you need to know about purchasing tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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How much are 2022 World Cup tickets in Qatar?
Individual match tickets for games at the 2022 World Cup are divided into four categories which determine the price. Accessibility tickets are also available.
All tickets are sold in Qatari riyal, while Category 4 tickets are reserved exclusively for Qatari residents.
Ticket prices for the 2022 World Cup are as follows:
Opening match of the tournament (Qatar vs Ecuador)
- Cat 1 - QAR 2250 (£546)
- Cat 2 - QAR 1600 (£388)
- Cat 3 - QAR 1100 (£264)
- Cat 4* - QAR 200 (£49)
Other group stage matches
- Cat 1 - QAR 800 (£194)
- Cat 2 - QAR 600 (£146)
- Cat 3 - QAR 250 (£61)
- Cat 4* - QAR 40 (£10)
Round of 16
- Cat 1 - QAR 1000 (£243)
- Cat 2 - QAR 750 (£182)
- Cat 3 - QAR 350 (£85)
- Cat 4* - QAR 70 (£17)
Quarter-finals
- Cat 1 - QAR 1550 (£376)
- Cat 2 - QAR 1050 (£255)
- Cat 3 - QAR 750 (£182)
- Cat 4* - QAR 300 (£73)
Semi-finals
- Cat 1 - QAR 3480 (£845)
- Cat 2 - QAR 2400 (£583)
- Cat 3 - QAR 1200 (£291)
- Cat 4* - QAR 500 (£121)
3rd place play-off
- Cat 1 - QAR 1550 (£376)
- Cat 2 - QAR 1100 (£255)
- Cat 3 - QAR 750 (£182)
- Cat 4* - QAR 300 (£73)
Final
- Cat 1 - QAR 5850 (£1420)
- Cat 2 - QAR 3650 (£886)
- Cat 3 - QAR 2200 (£534)
- Cat 4* - QAR 750 (£182)
How can I apply for tickets?
Fans can purchase tickets for the World Cup via the official FIFA website. The opening sales phase closed back in March during which over 800,000 tickets were sold.
The second phase of ticket purchasing has also since opened and closed, with supporters having one final chance to buy tickets for the World Cup via the Last Minute Sales Phase.
These tickets will be available right up until the end of the tournament, but supporters will be subject to lengthy queues when attempting to purchase due to the demand.
When did World Cup tickets go on sale?
Sales Phase 1 started on 19 January 2022 and ended on 29 March. Sales Phase 2 opened with a Random Selection Draw on 5 April and closed on 28 April. This was then followed by a First Come First Served sales period that started on 5 July and finished on 16 August.
We've now entered the Last Minute Sales Phase, which started on 27 September. During this sales period, tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
How much are 2022 World Cup final tickets?
As expected, 2022 World Cup final tickets do not come cheap.
For Qatari residents, tickets can be purchased for 750 Qatari riyal (approximately £182). Category 3 tickets (the cheapest for overseas fans) currently cost approximately £534, Category 2 tickets are priced at just shy of £886, while the most expensive World Cup final tickets can be purchased for £1,420.
Where is the 2022 World Cup final?
The 2022 World Cup final will take place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium just outside Doha. The newly-built footballing theatre boasts a capacity of 80,000 and will host ten matches during the tournament.
The final kicks off at 15:00 (BST) on Sunday 18 December.