New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin have launched a joint investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The investigation focuses on concerns about potential ticket price manipulation and practices that may confuse consumers. The attorneys general are examining whether FIFA's ticketing structure creates artificial scarcity or misleading pricing for matches scheduled to be played in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area.

The 2026 World Cup will mark the first time the tournament returns to the United States since 1994, with several matches planned for venues in the region including MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tournament is expected to generate significant demand for tickets given the popularity of soccer and the rarity of the World Cup being held on American soil.

FIFA, soccer's global governing body, has faced various legal challenges over the years. The organization has not yet publicly responded to the current investigation into its ticketing practices.

The investigation comes as state attorneys general across the country have increased scrutiny of ticketing practices in the entertainment and sports industries, particularly regarding dynamic pricing and fees that may not be clearly disclosed to consumers upfront.