"California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state's attorney general said."
"Californians should be able to trust that the seats they purchase match the representations made during the sales process, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement on Wednesday. We look forward to receiving the requested information from FIFA as part of our ongoing review."
"More than three million tickets to the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 and is being held in the United States (US), Canada and Mexico, were sold in four differently priced categories, based on colour-coded stadium maps shown online during the purchasing process. But Category 1 ticket holders were placed in sections that, at one point, were colour-coded as Category 2, according to the report."
"In his letter to FIFA, Bonta noted that some consumers have reported feeling deceived because the seats they were ultimately assigned belonged to a lower-tiered category based on the seating map available to them at the time of purchase. He requested copies and dates of when seating maps were changed, and the numbers of fans if any who ended up receiving inferior tickets as a result. FIFA said that its category maps were only indicative and provided guidance rather than"
California’s attorney general contacted FIFA to request information about possible legal violations in the sale of 2026 World Cup tickets. The inquiry follows complaints that some buyers purchased seats based on color-coded stadium maps showing ticket categories, then had those categories adjusted before specific seats were assigned. Supporters reported feeling deceived when the seats ultimately assigned belonged to a lower-tier category than the one represented during the purchase process. The attorney general requested copies and dates of any seating map changes and the number of fans, if any, who received inferior tickets as a result. FIFA stated that its category maps were indicative and meant as guidance rather than a guarantee.
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