New York and New Jersey Investigate FIFA Ticket Sales
New York and New Jersey are looking into FIFA's World Cup ticket sales. Officials say FIFA used fake scarcity and very high prices.
Both states sent FIFA legal orders called subpoenas. New York's top lawyer Letitia James and New Jersey's top lawyer Jennifer Davenport signed the orders.
The probe covers 8 World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. The stadium was renamed New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
This includes the final match on July 19, 2026. Investigators are also checking if fans were misled about seat locations.
FIFA reportedly added new seating zones after fans had already bought tickets. Investigators are also looking at FIFA's use of changing prices.
This was the first World Cup to use this pricing method. Reports say tickets for more than 90 of 104 matches rose by an average of 34%. That rise happened between October 2025 and April 2026.
Key Terms 5
- FIFA The global body that runs world football and the World Cup
- Subpoenas Legal orders forcing someone to hand over information or documents
- Fake scarcity Making something seem rare to push prices up when it is not
- Dynamic pricing Ticket prices that change based on demand rather than staying fixed
- Attorney General A state's top lawyer who handles legal matters for the public