Letitia James joins NJ attorney general to investigate FIFA for possible World Cup ticket price gouging
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport have initiated an investigation into FIFA's ticket sales for the upcoming World Cup. The probe aims to address concerns regarding misleading information and exorbitant prices associated with ticket purchases. This investigation comes as several World Cup matches are set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey next month.
- ▪Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport announced a joint investigation into FIFA's ticket sales.
- ▪The investigation will focus on issues such as misleading seat information and high prices.
- ▪FIFA has been accused of creating confusion and fake scarcity in the ticket purchasing process.
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Metro Tish James joins NJ attorney general to investigate FIFA for possible World Cup ticket price gouging By David Propper Published May 27, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey’s AG launched an investigation Wednesday into FIFA’s ticket sales ahead of the World Cup that have sparked a “gauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity, and impossibly high prices,” officials said. James and Jersey’s Jennifer Davenport announced the joint probe that will focus on the numerous issues with the soccer federation’s ticket sales for the tourney, including reports of fans being misled about where their seats were and the sky-high prices.
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