Fifa to be investigated over ticketing practices for 2026 World Cup by top US legal chiefs
Attorneys generals of New York and New Jersey say football body must answer allegations of ‘inflated prices’ and ‘misleading fans’
Fifa’s ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup are to be investigated by chief legal officers in the United States.
The attorneys generals of New York and New Jersey insist football’s global governing body must answer questions after allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans” over the sale of match tickets, with Fifa subpoenaed to provide information.
It has been reported that fans may have been misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing, and Fifa’s public statements and ticket releases possibly contributing to soaring prices.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and her New York counterpart Letitia James have specifically requested details about ticketing practices for eight World Cup matches hosted in New Jersey, including England’s group game with Panama on June 27 and the World Cup final on July 19.
“Being honest about ticket sales is not complicated,” Davenport said. “But Fifa has turned buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity, and impossibly high prices – all at the expense of consumers and hardworking New Jerseyans.
“We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation of Fifa’s conduct, and we are proud to stand together with Attorney General James in protecting our consumers.