FIFA faces investigation over World Cup's 'impossibly high' ticket prices
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over allegations of misleading ticket pricing and seat locations for the 2026 World Cup. Fans have reported being moved to less desirable seats and facing exorbitant ticket prices. The investigation aims to determine if FIFA's practices have manipulated ticket availability and pricing.
- ▪The attorneys-general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA regarding ticket practices.
- ▪Fans allege that their purchased tickets were moved to less desirable locations after the fact.
- ▪Some tickets for the World Cup are reportedly being sold for over $4,000, far exceeding previous prices.
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- ▪ France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Ticket prices for tournament matches in Boston — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Why World Cup Ticket Prices Are So High — TIME — Top
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New York, New Jersey to investigate 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket pricesTBy Thomas MorganTopic:FIFA World CupThu 28 May 2026 at 2:59amThu 28 May 2026 at 2:59amThu 28 May 2026 at 2:59amFans say tickets they bought for FIFA World Cup 2026 games were moved to less desirable parts of stadiums. (Reuters: Bing Guan)In short:New York and New Jersey's attorneys-general will probe whether FIFA changed stadium seat maps and punted some ticketholders into less desirable seats at eight upcoming World Cup matches, including the grand final.FIFA has previously defended its practices, saying it has been responding to high demand from fans for seats.The upcoming competition will be played at venues across North America from next…
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