New York and New Jersey Sue FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Prices

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against FIFA. The reason is the ticket sales system for World Cup matches. The authorities believe the federation's pricing policy is illegal.

The attorneys general of the American states of New York and New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the International Federation of Football (FIFA), challenging the system of distribution and pricing of tickets for matches of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

The authorities of both states believe that the ticket sales scheme applied by FIFA violates consumer rights and competition protection legislation. In the opinion of the prosecutors, fans face non-transparent purchase conditions and inflated prices, which makes attending matches inaccessible for a wide audience.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held jointly in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Several matches are scheduled at stadiums in the New York and New Jersey area, which makes this lawsuit particularly relevant for residents of both states. FIFA has not yet issued an official comment regarding the filed lawsuit.