1,270,000 tickets were sold between May 4, 1996 and May 25, 1997 for the firs round matches and the 1/8 finals. 227,000 tickets will be sold for the 1/4 finals, semi-finals, 3rd and 4th place classification and the final match. Even though the demand for tickets was already over 500,000 by July 12, 1997, the French Organizing Committee (CFO) proposed the following prices:
200 FF (~ $40) for the opening match
250 FF (~ $50) for the quarter-finals
300 FF (~ $60) for the semi-finals
350 FF (~ $70) for the final match
The CFO, whose President is the former French player Michel Platini, has pledged to make this World Cup accessible to the largest amount of people.

The official village is a privileged and exclusive place where the sponsors of the World Cup as well as the 'village' organizers will receive their guests during the matches. the official villages will be located close to 10 stadiums where the matches will take place. They will offer a space where guests can relax and get together. They will be open 4 hours before the matches and 4 hours after the matches, which will allow visitors to extend the pleasure of and re-live the matches just played. These open-air villages will be decorated with France '98 and host village colors in order to emphasize the regional singularities. The 'Bedel Portes' Association is in charge of funding and installation and 'Generale Location' will be the sponsor for the furnishings and the structure of certain sights. The restoration of the villages will allow for over 3500 new jobs in the areas. Even more restorations are being proposed to satisfy the sponsors' demands. These sponsors can benefit from a private or reserved saloon, depending on their needs or seats in the official club. Different entertainment facilities, such as orchestras or bands and shops of licensed products will also be installed so the guests will enjoy a pleasant environment and take home the best souvenirs of their visit to the villages.