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Texas AG Probes FIFA Ticket Switches for 2026 World Cup

6/11/2026

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Paxton Investigates FIFA

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into FIFA over alleged deceptive ticketing for the 2026 World Cup.
Paxton announced the probe on June 9, days before matches begin in Arlington and Houston on June 14.
Fans who bought Category 1 tickets say FIFA later moved them to Category 2 sections with poorer field views.
The probe will assess whether FIFA violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
Premium seats for the tournament final are listed for over $10,000, and FIFA has not responded to the investigation.

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FIFA Pricing Probe

FIFA employed dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, raising average ticket costs in the three main categories by 34% between October and April.
SeatPick.com reported the average price of a final-match ticket at MetLife Stadium at $11,790.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent FIFA a letter requesting details on how seating categories were marketed and assigned for matches at SoFi Stadium and Levi’s Stadium.

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Paxton Investigates FIFA

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into FIFA over alleged deceptive ticketing for the 2026 World Cup.
Paxton announced the probe on June 9, days before matches begin in Arlington and Houston on June 14.
Fans who bought Category 1 tickets say FIFA later moved them to Category 2 sections with poorer field views.
The probe will assess whether FIFA violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
Premium seats for the tournament final are listed for over $10,000, and FIFA has not responded to the investigation.

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