World Cup tickets spark controversy in America.

Senior legal officials in the United States intend to investigate the practices of the International Football Federation (FIFA) regarding the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

Attorneys General in New York and New Jersey insist that FIFA must answer questions following allegations of "price manipulation" and "misleading the public" regarding ticket sales for the matches. The governing body of world football has been summoned to provide information.

Reports indicate that fans may have been misled about the locations of the seats they purchased, and that FIFA's public statements and ticket releases may have significantly contributed to the price increases.

Both Jennifer Davenport, the Attorney General of New Jersey, and Letitia James, her counterpart in New York, have requested specific details regarding ticket sales practices for eight World Cup matches hosted in New Jersey; including the England vs. Panama group stage match on June 27, and the World Cup final on July 19.

Davenport stated, "Transparency in ticket sales is not a complicated matter," noting that the governing body of world football "has turned purchasing a World Cup ticket into a maze of confusion, artificial scarcity, and incredibly high prices, all at the expense of consumers and struggling residents of New Jersey."

The Attorney General of New Jersey continued, "We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into FIFA's conduct, and we take pride in standing alongside Attorney General James to protect our consumers."

In statements reported by the British news agency PA Media, she said, "It is an honor for us to host the World Cup; but this event is not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."

The European Football Fans Organization had filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA due to the high prices of World Cup tickets.

The aforementioned organization accused FIFA of "gross betrayal" in December when tickets were made available to the public at prices ranging from $140 for the cheapest group stage matches to $8,680 for the final match.

After angry public pressure, FIFA decided to reduce the prices of some tickets to $60 each for the rounds leading up to the final, allowing the organization to distribute them to its most loyal fans.