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
For fans in Morocco, Algeria or Egypt, a single Category 1 ticket against a heavyweight opponent can exceed four to five months of wages.
The most extreme case remains Mexico vs South Africa, where a Category 1 ticket costs $2,355 — nearly nine months’ minimum wage in South Africa.