The attorney generals of New York and New Jersey have announced an investigation into FIFA's ticket prices for this summer's World Cup following widespread criticism17:35, 27 May 2026FIFA is facing yet more embarrassment on the eve of the World Cup after New York and New Jersey officials launched an investigation into their ticket prices.‌The way football's world governing body have gone about selling tickets for this summer's tournament has been widely criticised. So called 'dynamic pricing' has seen fans hit in the pocket for matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico ahead of its kick-off on June 11.‌Although FIFA did roll back some prices following a backlash, president Gianni Infantino has stuck to his guns, even defending a $2million (£1.47m) ticket that appeared on the resale market. The cheapest tickets for England's opening game against Croatia on June 17 in Texas were priced at $898 (£628) on FIFA's resale platform in April.‌Now official action is being taken against FIFA, with the attorney generals for New York and New Jersey announcing an investigation. It comes after reports that fans were misled about the category of ticket they were purchasing, or did not receive the category they thought they were buying.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page“Being honest about ticket sales is not complicated. But FIFA has turned buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity, and impossibly high prices – all at the expense of consumers and hardworking New Jerseyans,” said New Jersey attorney general Jennifer Davenport.‌“We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation of FIFA’s conduct, and we are proud to stand together with attorney general James in protecting our consumers. It’s an honour to host the World Cup, but the event is not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors.”New York attorney general Letitia James added: “New Yorkers have been waiting years for the World Cup to come to their backyard, and they deserve a fair shot at affordable tickets. No one should be manipulated into paying sky-high prices for seats, and fans should be able to trust that the tickets they purchase will be the ones they receive."‌Due to 'dynamic pricing' there are differing costs for matches this summer, with the most popular ones spiralling out of control. Meanwhile, FIFA is taking a 30 per cent fee from tickets on its own official resale platform.Even US President Donald Trump has expressed his dismay at the issue. "I did not know that number," he told The New York Post recently, when asked about the $1,000 (£736) tickets for the USA's first match. "I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest with you."Throughout the criticism, Infantino has stood firm. “If some people put on the resale market, some tickets for the final at $2m, number one, it doesn’t mean that the tickets cost $2m,” the FIFA president said. “And number two, it doesn’t mean that somebody will buy these tickets.‌"And if somebody buys a ticket for the final for $2m, I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke to make sure that he has a great experience.“We have to look at the market – we are in the market in which entertainment is the most developed in the world. So we have to apply market rates. In the US, it is permitted to resell tickets as well. So if you were to sell tickets at a price which is too low, these tickets will be resold at a much higher price.Article continues below“And as a matter of fact, even though some people are saying that the ticket prices we have are high, they still end up on the resale market at an even higher price, more than double our price.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.