New York and New Jersey open investigation against FIFA over sale of World Cup tickets at exorbitant prices

Worker installs new pitch at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, stadium that will host 2026 World Cup games, including the final
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The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey announced, on Wednesday (27), the opening of an investigation "into FIFA's ticket sales practices" for the 2026 World Cup, which begins on June 11.
In a joint statement, New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said ticket prices for 2026 World Cup matches "far exceeded prices for any previous World Cup."
"Recent reports indicate that fans may have been misled about the location of the seats they purchased and that FIFA's public statements, as well as the sales process tickets, may have contributed to the exorbitant price increases," the attorneys general said in a statement.
This story is being updated.

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