As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, fans are facing sticker shock not just for tickets but also for parking. FIFA’s official website has listed parking passes for the tournament at prices as high as $175, drawing widespread criticism from supporters. The Athletic first reported these figures, which have particularly stunned fans in the car-dependent United States, one of the three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico. A ‘general parking’ pass for the semi-final in Dallas on July 14 was priced at $175, while parking for group-stage matches was listed at $75. Quarter-final parking in Kansas City on July 11 was set at $125. FIFA employed dynamic pricing for the initial phase of ticket sales, with group-stage seats starting at $60. However, as of November 11, only a few of the 16 venues across the host countries had parking passes available online. Notably, Mexico City, which will host the tournament’s opening match, and New York/New Jersey, the site of the final, had yet to offer parking options. The high costs come despite overwhelming demand, with FIFA receiving over 1.5 million ticket applications within 24 hours of the presale launch in September.