World Cup 2026: FIFA called to explain ticket prices

FIFA has regularly spoken of demand for tickets, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino saying they reflect the price. People’s “absolutely insane” appetite Competition for the winter.

But till Wednesday, face value tickets were available for 86 of the 104 matches and 86 except for the 10 group-stage matches, for which the matches will be announced for a long time.

The attorney general cited ticket costs for eight games, including the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

“Being honest about ticket sales is not complicated,” Davenport said. “Hosting the World Cup is a great honor, but the event is not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors.”

James said locals “deserve a fair shot at affordable tickets.”

“No one should be manipulated into paying high prices for seats and fans need to trust that the tickets they buy will be what they receive,” added James.

Levine said fans should expect “transparency and fairness” when buying tickets for the World Cup.

“Reports of Fifa’s behavior in violation of the city’s consumer protection laws, including misleading and artificially inflated prices for seats, mislead fans,” Levin said.

The investigation comes after California Attorney General Rob Bonta. He sent a letter to FIFA., External Raising concerns about “potentially deceptive ticketing practices” earlier this month.

Local organizers have been battling FIFA for the past few months at high cost.

New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill has previously criticized FIFA for not subsidizing transportation to the event, stressing that local taxpayers will not foot the bill.

A train ticket will cost $150 (£111) after first announcing it earlier this month. NJ Transit followed suit and lowered the fare About $98 (£73).

Train trips from Penn Station Manhattan to the site – a distance of about 18 miles – normally cost $12.90 (£9.50) for a return trip.

FIFA has been approached for comment.