NY and NJ subpoena FIFA over 'manipulated' World Cup ticketing
New York and New Jersey have initiated a joint investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. The investigation focuses on allegations of misleading ticket information and inflated prices, particularly for matches at MetLife Stadium. Both states' attorneys general have expressed concerns over consumer protection and the fairness of ticket sales.
- ▪The investigation is led by New York's Letitia James and New Jersey's Jennifer Davenport.
- ▪It specifically targets FIFA's ticketing practices at MetLife Stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches.
- ▪Concerns include misleading information about seat locations and claims of 'fake scarcity' in ticket availability.
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The Fifa World Cup will see eight games in New Jersey. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Fifa World Cup will see eight games in New Jersey. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesWorld Cup 2026New York and New Jersey subpoena Fifa over ‘manipulated’ World Cup ticketingJoint investigation run by NY and NJ attorneys generalSubpoena seeks information on Fifa’s ticket practicesInvestigation centers on games at MetLife StadiumAlexander AbnosWed 27 May 2026 11.52 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 21.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into Fifa’s ticketing practices around the 2026 World Cup, focusing specifically on the matches due to take place at MetLife Stadium in East…
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