Last week, the New York and New Jersey attorneys general announced an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
New York’s Letitia James and New Jersey’s Jennifer Davenport said in a Wednesday news release that the probe will look into “a range of issues that have arisen with FIFA’s ticketing process,” citing reports that allege exorbitant ticket costs, fans being misled about the location of their seats, and staggered ticket sales to create inflated demand that allowed FIFA to hike prices.
“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 in a statement.
A chance to view the final match on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey may set fans back nearly $33,000, with seats on the resale market touching $2 million.
How did the World Cup get so expensive?
