NJ, NY investigating FIFA World Cup ticket practices

Bistate investigation follows steep price increases, reports that some fans got worse tickets than they paid for.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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New York and New Jersey authorities are probing ticket prices for FIFA’s 2026 World Cup after reports that some customers received worse seats than they paid for, attorneys general from the two states announced Wednesday.

The states sent FIFA subpoenas seeking information about its ticket practices, including for the eight matches set to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford in June and July, the attorneys general said.

“Being honest …

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