New York And New Jersey Announce FIFA Ticket Pricing Scheme Probe I cover breaking news.May 27, 2026, 11:58am EDTMay 27, 2026, 12:29pm EDTToplineThe attorneys general of New York and New Jersey opened a joint investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices just weeks before the 2026 World Cup begins, issuing subpoenas and probing claims the federation misled fans about seat locations and its “variable pricing” methods contributed to “soaring” ticket prices.New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sent FIFA subpoenas regarding their ticketing practices on Wednesday.Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe offices of New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sent subpoenas to FIFA on Wednesday, with the two top prosecutors asking for details about ticketing practices for the eight matches being held in the Garden State, including the World Cup final.The attorneys general are looking at a “range of issues” related to ticketing, according to a press release, including specifically examining reports that FIFA created a new, more expensive “front category” section in stadium areas where millions of tickets were already sold—assigning fans who already bought tickets “less-desirable seats.”Some fans also reported paying for the highest priced tickets in what FIFA marked as Category 1—its most exclusive ticketing tier—but eventually were assigned seats further back from where they thought they’d be sitting, according to the attorneys general.The probe will also look at FIFA’s “variable pricing” method for adjusting prices, specifically citing a report in The Athletic that detailed prices jumping by 34% since October.FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Forbes.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video