Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Split screen. Nada Tawfik on the left. New York New Jersey Stadium on the right. Watch: Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices Fifa is under investigation over its ticket pricing ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating the association over allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" over the sale of tickets. Fans have reportedly been "misled" about the location of seats, including through the creation of more expensive "front" category tickets released after the initial sales, according to the report. Fifa president Gianni Infantino defended the prices earlier in May, saying they reflect the public's "absolutely crazy" appetite, though Fifa declined to comment on recent events. BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what comes next with the World Cup just days away. The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available". In ceremonies across the nation, the Americans who died while serving in the US military are remembered. BBC's Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the intense rainfall, which flooded some homes, had overwhelmed the city's sewer system. 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