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FIFA Faces Investigation as 2026 World Cup Final Ticket Prices Soar to Record Highs

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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

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The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey has seen ticket prices reach record highs, prompting ongoing investigations by U.S. states into FIFA's ticketing practices amid fan complaints of price hikes and seat changes. Despite the controversy, the tournament has set attendance records and expects a sold-out final between Argentina and Spain.

012026 World Cup final tickets average $12,751 on resale, surpassing Super Bowl record.
02FIFA under investigation by New York, New Jersey over ticket pricing and seat allocation.
03Fans complain of seat changes and artificial scarcity after millions of tickets sold.
04New Jersey AG Jennifer Davenport vows to protect consumers and continue probe post-tournament.
05Similar investigations launched in California and Texas over consumer protection concerns.
06World Cup 2026 breaks attendance records with over 99% stadium occupancy.

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