FIFA faces a subpoena from the states of New York and New Jersey as part of an investigation into details surrounding pricing and accuracy of seat locations for the 2026 World Cup. In a joint release, New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said prices for the 2026 World Cup matches "far exceeded the prices for any previous World Cup tournament". Read moreFIFA to review World Cup ticketing after backlash over 2026 prices FIFA has detailed the first-time use of "dynamic pricing" to adjust ticket costs based on demand. Fan complaints, and allegations of paying for tickets in one location of the stadium but receiving a less-desirable seat, caught the attention of state officials. When pressed to explain why ticket prices were elevated since the initial on-sale date in October, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the governing body on multiple fronts by pointing to the limited ticket supply for an event with worldwide demand.
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