- FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup are under investigation by chief legal officers in the United States.
- The Attorneys General of New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA over allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans”.
- Concerns include supporters being misled about seat locations and the creation of more expensive “front” category tickets after initial sales.
- It is also alleged that variable pricing led to an average 34 per cent price increase for approximately 90 of the 104 fixtures.
- The investigation aims to protect consumers and ensure fair ticket sales for the World Cup, with FIFA declining to comment on the matter.
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