New York and New Jersey subpoena Fifa over 'manipulated' World Cup ticketing
Source: The Guardian
New York and New Jersey subpoena Fifa over ‘manipulated’ World Cup ticketing
● Joint investigation run by NY and NJ attorneys general
● Subpoena seeks information on Fifa’s ticket practices
● Investigation centers on games at MetLife Stadium
Alexander Abnos
Wed 27 May 2026 16.52 BST
Last modified on Wed 27 May 2026 22.16 BST
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into Fifa’s ticketing practices around the 2026 World Cup, focusing specifically on the matches due to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The investigation, announced Wednesday by New York’s Letitia James and New Jersey’s Jennifer Davenport, centers on fans who say they were misled about the location of the seats and on claims that Fifa’s own public messaging around tickets has contributed to the inflated prices seen throughout the tournament.
A Fifa spokesperson declined to comment.
Though the issues described as being part of the investigation are relevant to all games of the upcoming World Cup, the attorneys general are specifically requesting details about ticketing at MetLife Stadium, which will host eight matches including the 19 July final.
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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/27/new-york-new-jersey-investigation-fifa-ticketing