As resale ticket prices for Colombia's 2026 FIFA World Cup matches have surged—as previously reported—fintech firm Littio warns that hidden fees and poor financial planning could inflate total costs to $1 million per person for the 80,000–120,000 Colombians expected to travel to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, plus 1.2 million migrants in the U.S.
Fintech firm Littio highlights that attending even two or three matches, say between Mexico and Miami, could cost $12–20 million COP per person when factoring in all expenses.
CEO Christian Knudsen notes that while official tickets range from US$60–700, international payment platforms accepting pesos impose hidden 3–8% conversion margins—adding over $80,000 to a US$265 ticket alone. He advises buying digital dollars in advance and paying in local currency to sidestep these.
Mexico is the most budget-friendly, with no visa needed for Colombians and lower costs allowing trips from $5 million COP. Miami remains priciest due to demand. Littio urges avoiding last-minute airport dollar buys (up to 7% worse rates) and international ATMs (US$3–7 per withdrawal plus margins, totaling $120,000–200,000 over five uses).