New York, New Jersey Attorneys General Probe FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to subpoena FIFA over World Cup 2026 ticket pricing at MetLife Stadium.[1]
Both state offices issued subpoenas seeking FIFA records on ticket sales and pricing practices, the attorneys general said.[1] The probe focuses on alleged buyer confusion, so-called "fake scarcity," misleading seat locations and exceptionally high prices for matches at MetLife Stadium, including the July 19 final.[1]
FIFA sold World Cup 2026 tickets for multiple matches at MetLife Stadium, and the July 19 final is among those singled out in the inquiry.[1] The subpoenas seek documents and other records that may clarify how tickets were allocated, priced and presented to fans.[1]
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- On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, New York AG Letitia James joined New Jersey AG Jennifer Davenport in a joint probe of FIFA ticket pricing
- Both states have issued subpoenas to FIFA seeking information on World Cup 2026 ticket sales and pricing practices
- The investigation centers on alleged confusion, "fake scarcity," misleading seat locations and very high prices for matches at MetLife Stadium, including the July 19 final
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