News · 28 May 2026
States subpoena Fifa over 34% World Cup ticket price rise.
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Concerns have been raised that 2026 World Cup tickets may have misled and overcharged football enthusiasts, leading to "impossibly high prices". New York and New Jersey authorities have commenced an inquiry into FIFA's sales strategies, demanding information via a subpoena. Allegations suggest that ticket prices exceeded those of previous World Cups, with 90 out of 104 matches experiencing an average increase of 34%.
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