FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation
FIFA is facing a subpoena from New York and New Jersey regarding ticket pricing and seat location accuracy for the 2026 World Cup. The investigation was prompted by complaints about high ticket prices and issues with seat assignments. State officials are seeking information to address concerns from fans who feel misled about their ticket purchases.
- ▪New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA over ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪FIFA's dynamic pricing model has led to complaints about high costs and inaccurate seat assignments.
- ▪State attorneys general are investigating the pricing structure and seat locations for matches at MetLife Stadium.
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Sport|World Cup 2026FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigationUS States react following increasing criticism of football’s global governing body for the pricing of FIFA World Cup 2026.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFrom left, Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York New Jersey Host Committee; JT Batson, CEO and secretary-general of the US Soccer Federation; Peter Augruso, president of Canada Soccer; and Inigo Riestra Lopez, secretary-general of the Mexican Football Federation appear at the FIFA World Cup 2026 lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building in New York City [Jeenah Moon/Reuters]By ReutersPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026FIFA faces a subpoena…
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