FIFA accused of ‘artificially inflating prices’ of World Cup tickets

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup are under investigation by chief legal officers in the United States. The Attorneys General of New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA over allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans”. Concerns include supporters being misled about seat locations and the creation of more expensive “front” category tickets after initial sales. It is also alleged that variable pricing led to an average 34 per cent price increase for approximately 90 of the 104 fixtures. The investigation aims to protect consumers and ensure fair ticket sales for the World Cup, with FIFA declining to comment on the matter. In fullFIFA under investigation over ‘misleading’ World Cup ticket salesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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