California questions FIFA’s possible violations in World Cup ticket sales
Summary
California’s attorney general is investigating FIFA for possible legal problems in how World Cup tickets were sold. The inquiry follows complaints that fans bought tickets based on one seat category shown on maps but were later given seats in lower-priced categories.Key Facts
- California's attorney general, Rob Bonta, contacted FIFA about possible violations in World Cup ticket sales.
- Fans say they bought tickets based on stadium maps showing certain seat categories but were assigned different, lower-category seats later.
- More than three million tickets for the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, were sold in four price categories using color-coded maps.
- Some "Category 1" ticket buyers received seats in sections originally marked as lower "Category 2" on the maps.
- Bonta requested information about when and how seating maps changed and how many fans received different seats than shown.
- FIFA said their category maps were meant as general guides, not exact seat layouts.
- The high price of 2026 World Cup tickets has caused global criticism, with some calling the prices too high and unfair.
- The most expensive ticket for the 2026 final costs about $32,970, much higher than the $1,600 face-value ticket in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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