Football's governing body is under mounting legal pressure on American soil just two weeks before the 2026 World Cup begins.
The states of New York and New Jersey have launched formal investigations into FIFA's ticket sales for the tournament, citing concerns over misleading pricing and the accuracy of seat allocations, as critics accuse the organisation of exploiting fans who spent years waiting for the competition to arrive on their doorstep.
According to a joint statement released on Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport have issued subpoenas seeking internal documentation on how ticket prices were set and how seating categories were defined and marketed.
The investigation centres on eight matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, including the tournament final scheduled for 19 July.
"New Yorkers have been waiting years for the World Cup to come to their backyard and they deserve a fair shot at affordable tickets," James said.
