How much does it cost to see Brazil at the 2026 World Cup? Check prices and how to plan

A survey carried out by GLOBO shows an average cost, per person, of R$17,000 to accompany Brazil alone in the group stage of the World Cup, considering two weeks of travel. The cost takes into account air and ground transportation, accommodation and the cheapest tickets – food costs are not included.

Santos player Evandro Felipe de Souza Ribeiro knew this very well and started planning about a year ago. In the queue of people signing up for tickets, he has already secured his plane tickets and saved the dollars he plans to spend in the United States.

— If I had started now, the costs would be much higher. To give you an idea, the flight I chose cost R$2,700 per person when I purchased it four months ago. Today, after the World Cup draw, the same amount is around R$6,000 — said Evandro, managing partner of Tamer Comunicação.

To save on accommodation and meals, Evandro organizes a different trip with family and friends. The idea is to rent a motorhome traveling on American roads.

— I started by calmly researching the prices of motorhomesby examining the different possible routes and, above all, by structuring a way to save from the start. I believe that saving is the result of strategic choices. Invest in alternative forms of accommodation, such as motorhomes or staying with friends, which cuts down on hotel expenses and constant dining out. This way of traveling also allows you to live different experiences, such as staying in campsites and experiencing a style that is not so common for those who are used to traveling in Brazil — he explains.

Financial planner Paula Bento, of consultancy Planejar, says the ideal option for an international trip with high expenses is to start planning up to a year and a half in advance. However, for those who want to follow a specific team, in this case Brazil, the dates and locations of the matches were only announced six months ago.

According to the expert, there is still time to see the team participate in the first phase of the World Cup. But now we have to save.

— This still works, provided that the budget for the next few weeks is managed more carefully. Using your 13th salary to anticipate larger expenses, like tickets and accommodation, is one way to avoid the usual increases at the start of the year. And, as Christmas approaches, small adjustments to celebrations are already making a difference in your pocket, such as avoiding impulse purchases, reducing unnecessary spending and planning gifts better. By directing money toward what’s truly a priority right now, travel remains entirely possible, he teaches.

Paula gives other tips for avoiding unnecessary last-minute expenses, such as checking the necessary documents: valid passport, valid visa, travel insurance already purchased and an active international account.

— In general, the minimum spend per person is between 16 and 20,000 reais, not including food and other daily expenses. It can be scary at first glance, but when there is financial planning and cash flow organization, everything starts to make sense. Setting aside part of the budget over the months helps a lot, because this amount spreads the costs and prevents everything from falling apart in one moment. As the money will be used in the very short term, the ideal is to keep the resources in simple, safe and rapid repayment investments, such as the Selic Treasury or CDBs with a return of 100% of the CDI issued by solid banks – he explains.

Brazil begins in New Jersey on June 13 against Morocco, then travels to Philadelphia, where it faces Haiti on the 19th, and finishes the first phase against Scotland on the 24th in Miami.

Considering the arrival two days before the first match of the Brazilian team and the return to the country two days after the last match, the round trip ticket, departing from Rio de Janeiro and returning from Miami, varies between R$10,000 and R$12,000, depending on the airport of departure and arrival, the number of connections and checked baggage.

Remember that Brazil plays in New Jersey, which has its own airport, but there is the possibility of arriving via New York and staying in Manhattan, which is an hour and a half away by car.

Fans will have to travel between cities to follow Brazil into the sixth round. To leave New Jersey towards Philadelphia, the best option is by land. There are trains from R$80 that make the journey in less than two hours. There is also a bus, which costs around R$100 and takes around 3 hours. It is also possible to rent a car for a daily rate of around R$100, with a travel time similar to that of the train.

After watching Brazil take on Haiti and spending a few days in the city of Rocky Balboa, fans will have to catch a plane to Miami to watch the clash against Scotland. Currently, the cheapest flight costs R$1,325 with a low-cost airline, with connections and baggage check-in. The direct flight, which lasts less than three hours, costs R$2,900, with checked baggage.

New York/New Jersey (5 nights)

Daily rates at New York hotels generally aren’t cheap – and the cheapest ones are almost always sold out throughout the year. According to quotes from Booking and Trip Advisor, a room with a shared bathroom in Chinatown, for example, costs R$3,300 for five nights (R$660 per day).

A cheaper way to stay is to use Airbnb. A room in the Bronx, for example, costs around R$1,700 for five nights (R$340). But it should be remembered that the Brazil match is taking place in New Jersey and fans will have to plan their trip.

So the best option is to stay in New Jersey and use public transportation to visit Manhattan. There are options for R$1,400 (less than R$300 per night) on sites like Booking. The city does not have many offers on Airbnb, however. The cheapest, with a room in accommodation, cost R$2,000 for five nights.

If you want more comfort, there are three-star hotels with daily rates starting from R$1,000.

In Philadelphia, where Brazil will play Haiti, there are few hotel accommodations available. The cheapest were over R$3,500 for five nights. The most recommended on Booking cost more than R$7,000 for five nights.

In town, Airbnb options are more affordable, with rooms or entire apartments ranging from R$1,300 to R$4,500, close to the most touristy area.

In Miami, the offer is abundant, and there is everything from the famous American motels, with daily rates starting from R$300, to three-star hotels at R$3,500 for five nights.

On Airbnb in the city, there are some room options with daily rates between R$300 and R$500.

With the planned trips and stays, the essential is still missing: tickets. FIFA has adopted the dynamic pricing model, which makes tickets for the most popular teams more expensive – and Brazil is among the most sought after. Prices also vary depending on the host cities and the importance of the match.

Brazil’s debut, for example, at MetLife in New Jersey, costs between $105 (R$571, at current exchange rate) and $620 (R$3,374, at current exchange rate), depending on the ticket category.

The second and third matches, in Philadelphia and Miami, respectively, cost between 60 dollars (326 R$, at the current exchange rate) and 445 dollars (2,242 R$, at the current exchange rate).

FIFA will hold the final draw from December 11 to January 13. Supporters will be able to request tickets for specific matches. However, it will not be until February that the entity will randomly select the registrants and charge the amounts.