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Thu, 28 May 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

* FIFA is under investigation by New York and New Jersey attorneys general over allegations of artificially inflating ticket prices and misleading fans.
* Fans claim they were misled about seat locations, with more expensive "front" category tickets being released after initial sales.
* FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously defended the prices, saying they reflect the public's appetite for World Cup tickets.
* The investigation comes as the 2026 World Cup approaches.