Consumer groups file EU complaint over FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices
Mar 24th 2026 ยท United Kingdom
The groups accuse FIFA of six specific abuses including bait advertising and demand at least 48 hours notice of ticket availability by category and seat location for fans.
- FSE and Euroconsumers have lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission alleging FIFA used its monopoly to impose excessive prices and opaque ticketing conditions on European fans.
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