New York and New Jersey attorneys general have launched an investigation into Fifa over allegations related to its 2026 World Cup ticket sales.
The probe centres on claims that Fifa artificially inflated prices and misled fans about the nature and location of available seats.
Investigators are reportedly examining whether fans were deceived about where their seats would be situated within the venues hosting tournament matches.
Part of the concern involves the creation of more expensive “front” category tickets that were released after the initial round of sales had already taken place.
Critics argue this approach misled supporters who had already committed to purchasing tickets based on the original pricing and seating structure available to them.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino publicly defended the ticket prices earlier in May, offering a candid explanation for the high costs faced by fans.
Infantino said the prices reflect the public’s “absolutely crazy” appetite for tickets to the tournament, framing demand as the primary driver of costs.
Fifa itself declined to comment on the investigation or the events surrounding it, offering no public response to the attorneys general’s inquiry.
The 2026 World Cup is just days away, with the investigation unfolding at a particularly sensitive moment for the organisation and its leadership.
The timing raises significant questions about consumer protections for fans and whether sporting bodies adequately disclose ticketing structures ahead of major International events.
The case will be closely watched by consumer advocates and sports governance experts as the tournament prepares to get under way across the United States.