The sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup is stirring up a major controversy in the United States. FIFA is now under investigation after several allegations related to ticketing management.
In recent hours, the Attorneys General of New York and New Jersey announced the opening of an inquiry into the conditions of sale for the 2026 World Cup tickets. In a statement, Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport emphasize that several supporters may have been misled regarding the seat locations purchased.
Fans are denouncing prices deemed excessive as well as a sale system considered misleading.
US authorities notably suspect FIFA of having created artificial scarcity to push up the tariffs.
Thus, the New Jersey Attorney General, Jennifer Davenport, announced the opening of a thorough investigation to shed light on these practices.
The complaints also concern issues related to seat locations and price evolution across the different sale phases.
This case comes as the anticipation around the 2026 World Cup continues to grow worldwide.
