Ticket prices in 1994 ranged from $25 to $75 for group stage matches and reached up to $475 for the final. In 2026, initial prices started at $140 for early rounds and went as high as $10,990 for the final, using dynamic pricing based on demand. The 1994 event featured 24 teams, while 2026 expands to 48 teams with an added round of 32, requiring eight matches per finalist instead of seven. Stadium dimensions now strictly follow FIFA standards after earlier flexibility. Attendance in 1994 set a record at 3.59 million. Projections for 2026 suggest 6 to 7 million spectators across more games. Nine U.S. venues hosted in 1994, compared with 16 total sites across three countries this year, with later stages limited to the United States. Most 2026 U.S. stadiums are current NFL facilities. Water breaks will occur in each half due to heat. Substitution rules allow five changes plus extras for concussions or extra time. Player names on jerseys, introduced in 1994, remain standard. FIFA now directly manages the event rather than a local committee.
