FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices surge as US prosecutors investigate sales practices

Resale prices for tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches involving the United States have risen sharply after the team's 4‑1 debut win over Paraguay. Data from Ticketdata show a 75 % increase in the last three days, with minimum resale prices around $1,900 and some seats listed for over $66,000.

The New York and New Jersey attorneys general have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticket‑sale procedures for the tournament. Prosecutors allege that some fans received seats in lower‑category sections than they purchased and that marketing may have misled consumers, particularly for the eight games scheduled at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The officials are urging affected fans to file complaints with state consumer‑protection agencies.