FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
Key takeaways
- US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."
- The tournament, the most expensive World Cup in history by a wide margin, begins in mid-June and will include games in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- "New Yorkers have been waiting years for the World Cup to come to their backyard, and they deserve a fair shot at affordable tickets," James said.
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US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."
https://p.dw.com/p/5EQQIProsecutors said US fans deserved a chance to get affordable tickets Image: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images Advertisement FIFA faces a subpoena from the states of New York and New Jersey as part of an investigation into details of pricing for 2026 World Cup tickets and the accuracy of stated seat locations promised to football fans.
The tournament, the most expensive World Cup in history by a wide margin, begins in mid-June and will include games in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The event has already triggered widespread criticism over a range of political and economic issues, including what the prosecutors decried as "sky-high prices for seats" on Wednesday.