By Ricardo Roura
California Customs Attorney Rob Bonta requested in writing from FIFA directors an explanation regarding the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup after receiving reports of potentially deceptive ticket offering practices related to the tournament.
The information requested by Rob Bonta is for the purpose of evaluate possible violations of California lawaccording to a statement from the State Prosecutor’s Office.
Treasure followers all around the globe, I’m livid to welcome the FIFA World Cup to the US this summer season.
Nevertheless following latest reports about potentially misleading ticketing practices, we’re sending a letter to FIFA requesting files to assess that it is probably going you’ll probably also think violations of California law. pic.twitter.com/jut05FbUFb
— Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) May 13, 2026
“Californians must be certain that the seats they purchase correspond to the information provided during the sales process. “We look forward to receiving the information requested from FIFA as part of our ongoing review,” Bonta said.
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California plans to receive fans from the country and the rest of the world for the 2026 World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium (which will be called “Los Angeles Stadium” by FIFA during the tournament) and at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
California law protects consumers from marketing and advertising tactics that can induce the consumer to purchase products at wrong prices.
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“Companies and organizations cannot justify deceptive practices resorting to fine print or other terms that a reasonable consumer would not have seen or understood,” is mentioned in the statement from the State Attorney’s Office.
To determine whether California law was violated, the customary prosecutor Request information about ticket sales for World Cup matches in the Golden State.
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“(The information requested) includes how seating categories were representedwhether the seating assignment differed from what was indicated, what information was provided to buyers and how the problems were resolved through refunds or other measures,” the prosecutor’s office added.
The California Customs Prosecutor’s Office reported that If anyone has complaints related to the 2026 World Cup tickets in Californiayou can send it through this link.
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