Authorities in the United States have launched a formal investigation into FIFA's ticket-selling practices for the 2026 World Cup, demanding answers over allegations that the governing body artificially inflated prices and misled fans.

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey — Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport respectively — announced the probe jointly alongside New York City's department of consumer and worker protection (DCWP). FIFA has been subpoenaed, compelling the organisation to hand over internal documents and information.

Davenport described the ticket-purchasing process as a