Two organizations are calling on lawmakers to prohibit fraudulent ticket practices that have kept some fans from entering World Cup matches.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: United States fans cheer at the FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum after the US scored their first goal against Paraguay on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. This is the first game for the United States in FIFA World Cup 2026 and Los Angeles is hosting 8 matches during the global tournament. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Fan Alliance are calling on Congress to pass legislation to help prevent the kind of price gouging fans are facing with FIFA World Cup tickets and more.
The two entities sent a joint letter to House and Senate leadership on Thursday (June 18), calling on Congress to act in the wake of reports of fans paying thousands of dollars for World Cup tickets and still not making it into the matches. The letter went to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate majority leader John Thune, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate minority leader Charles Schumer.
