Trending Now - New York and New Jersey Launch Inquiry Into World Cup Ticket Costs

WHO:

CNN - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are leading the investigation.

CNN - FIFA is the tournament organizer being investigated.

WHAT:

CNN - New York and New Jersey attorneys general announced they are subpoenaing documents from FIFA regarding ticket pricing practices.

CNN - FIFA's ticket prices for group matches in the US began at $60 and went up to more than $600.

CNN - Face-value tickets for the World Cup final were as much as $10,990.

CNN - Resale prices for World Cup final tickets have reached over $2 million.

CNN - The investigation is focused on allegations that fans were misled about the locations of the seats they purchased.

WHERE:

CNN - The investigation pertains to matches at MetLife Stadium, which will be renamed New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament.

CNN - The World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

WHEN:

CNN - The 2026 World Cup is set to begin on June 11, 2026.

CNN - The first match in New Jersey is scheduled for June 13, 2026.

CNN - A total of 8 matches will be held at MetLife Stadium, including the final on July 19, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - The investigation was prompted by complaints from fans about high ticket prices and misleading information regarding seat locations.

HOW:

CNN - The attorneys general are using subpoenas to obtain documents from FIFA to investigate the ticketing process and seat maps.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 18:01 UTC)

New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are leading an investigation into FIFA regarding ticket pricing practices for the upcoming World Cup. They are subpoenaing documents from FIFA after receiving complaints from fans about high ticket prices, which range from $60 to over $600 for group matches, and face-value tickets for the final reaching as much as $10,990, with resale prices soaring over $2 million. The investigation focuses on allegations that fans were misled about the locations of the seats they purchased, particularly for matches at MetLife Stadium, which will host eight games, including the final on July 19, 2026.