The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin in the United States, Mexico and Canada on June 11. Concerns about the cost of attending matches have been raised by fans as ticket prices rise. Concern also arises about the affordability of everything from hotels and transportation to concessions and even merchandise. This article attempts to explain how much a hypothetical U.S. national team fan might spend to follow a team through the World Cup, based on his hypothetical experience living in Los Angeles. The most expensive ticket request was for the USMNT's opening match vs. Paraguay at $1,120, but still a hefty sum. Ticket sales and pricing have been criticized for being inconsistent, with FIFA selling tickets in multiple phases and receiving 500 million ticket requests. The article also notes that costs for sporting events have increased at a staggering rate over the past two decades, with a 164% rise since January 2000.