An Early Look At 2014 World Cup Tickets

The World Cup is without a doubt the single biggest sporting event taking place next year and will draw millions of loyal fans. The 2014 World Cup will be hosted by Brazil for the first time since 1950 as Spain attempts to become only the third country to win back-to-back World Cups. With the World Cup being the biggest sports mega-event in the world and bringing millions of fans to descend upon the shores of Brazil this summer, 2014 World Cup tickets are some of the most expensive in all of sports, with an average price of $1527 per ticket for group stage matches. Here we highlight the top games of the opening round of next year’s World Cup:

• June 12th - Brazil vs Croatia - Low: $2100, High: $5565

The very first game of the 2014 World Cup is also its most expensive according Vivid Seats. This game features host country Brazil against a tough Croatia team where the lowest that tickets are going for is a lofty $2100 and as much as $5565.

• June 13th - Spain vs Netherlands - Low: $552, High: $1342

The following day features a matchup between two of the best teams in this World Cup when Spain plays the Netherlands. Even though both teams are in FIFA’s Top 10 rankings tickets are much lower than the Brazil-Croatia game with the most expensive ticket still over $750 cheaper than the Get-in at $1342.

• June 14th -  England vs Italy - Low: $552, High: $1090

Two of the most storied countries in soccer history get together for a highly anticipated game between England and Italy. Tickets for this game are going anywhere from $552 for seats behind the goal to a high of $1090 for sideline seats according to Vivid Seats.

• June 16th -  USA vs Ghana - Low: $464, High: $874

The first game for the United States takes place on the 16th when they are able to get revenge against Ghana for knocking them out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Fans can find tickets for this game ranging anywhere between $464 and $874.

• June 17th - Brazil vs Mexico - Low: $1350, High: $3763

Brazil’s second game of this World Cup is also the second most expensive of the opening round. There are no fans that are more passionate about their countries national team than the Brazilians who have caused tickets to skyrocket up for this game where the Get-in alone is $1350 with a seat along the sideline costing $3763.

• June 22nd - USA vs Portugal - Low: $486, High: $1090

The USA faces their toughest challenge when they play Portugal who are the #4 team according to FIFA’s rankings. Cristiano Ronaldo is playing at an all-time high and is a finalist for the Ballon d’Or as the best player in the world presents a huge challenge for the USA’s defense in this game where tickets are going for $1090

• June 23rd - Brazil vs Cameroon - Low: $1295, High: $2733

With the rise of Neymar Brazil has returned to the style of “joga bonito” with their elegance and footwork. As a result fans can find tickets on Vivid Seats for as low as $1295 to see this game on June 23rd when Cameroon tries to pull the upset over the hometown favorite.

• June 26th - USA vs Germany - Low: $464, High: $1150

The United States will finish the opening round against Jurgen Klinsmann's former team when they play Germany. This will be the second time in the span of a year that the USA will play Germany, winning the first meeting 4-3 in Washington DC. If the Americans can pull the upset again it will be one of the biggest wins for them in World Cup history. Tickets currently have a Get-in of $464 with a high of $1150 for this game.