New York, New Jersey Investigating FIFA's Ticket Practices

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The attorneys general of the states of New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) over irregularities in the ticket sales system for the World Cup finals.

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Less than two weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Fifa faces increasing pressure in the United States because of the ticket sales policy for the tournament. The entity is the target of actions and investigations conducted by authorities from at least three American states, which question possible practices aimed at artificially raising ticket prices.

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The U.S. authorities are launching a formal investigation against FIFA for alleged irregularities and abusive prices in the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

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Fans have been complaining for months about the high prices and the intransparent allocation of the World Cup tickets. Now a new escalation stage has been reached: The US Justice is determining all about the award practice – and that could only be the beginning.

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SportTwo US justice authorities are investigating possible misleads in ticket sales to the FIFA World Cup. Focus: pricing and seating categories of FIFA.