New York and New Jersey attorneys general issued a subpoena to FIFA after criticism over ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cup. The states said match prices exceeded those of previous World Cup tournaments and sought information about FIFA’s pricing structure, seat-location pricing, and seat assignments. Fan complaints alleged that tickets were purchased for one stadium location but delivered for less desirable seats. FIFA said it used dynamic pricing for the first time, adjusting ticket costs based on demand, and defended high prices by citing limited ticket supply and worldwide demand. The investigation covers eight matches at MetLife Stadium, including the July 19 final, group stage games, and early knockout matches.
"New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said prices for the 2026 World Cup matches far exceeded the prices for any previous World Cup tournament. FIFA faces a subpoena from the states of New York and New Jersey as part of an investigation surrounding ticket pricing and accuracy of seat locations for the 2026 World Cup. The state attorneys general confirmed they are seeking information regarding the general event pricing structure, location pricing structure, seat locations and other details related to the eight World Cup matches scheduled to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the United States."
"FIFA has detailed the first-time use of dynamic pricing to adjust ticket costs based on demand. Fan complaints and allegations of paying for tickets in one location of the stadium but receiving a less-desirable seat caught the attention of state officials. When pressed to explain why prices of tickets, which went on sale in October, were so high, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the governing body on multiple fronts by pointing to the limited ticket supply for an event with worldwide demand."
"The investigation seeks to soothe concerns for fans who've purchased or hope to have an opportunity to purchase tickets but feel misled about the final product. James said, “New Yorkers have been waiting years for the World Cup to come to their backyard, and they deserve a fair shot at affordable tickets.” She added, “No one should be manipulated into paying sky-high prices for seats, and fans should be able to trust that the tickets they purchased will be the ones they receive.”"
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