Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has started looking into FIFA over its ticketing process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paxton said the investigation revolves around allegations that FIFA misled World Cup ticket buyers over the seats purchased.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating FIFA over claims that fans were misled about World Cup ticket seat locations and pricing ahead of matches in Houston.

Texas investigates whether FIFA misled World Cup fans by changing seat classifications after tickets were sold.

Just days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Texas, questions are emerging about whether some ticketholders will actually get the premium seats they thought they paid for.  Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday his office opened an investigation—just a couple of days before scheduled matches in Houston and Dallas—into allegations FIFA misled fans about the location and quality of seats sold.

The investigation comes as Texas prepares to host several World Cup matches in Arlington and Houston during this month and next. FIFA, which organizes and promotes the tournament, has come under scrutiny after reports that some fans

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday launched an investigation into FIFA's ticket sale tactics ahead of 2026 World Cup play in Houston and Arlington this weekend. The big picture: Paxton is the latest state prosecutor to target FIFA over ticket sales for the World Cup.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday announced an investigation into FIFA over allegations that some World Cup ticket holders were misled about the locations and quality of seats they purchased for upcoming matches.

The investigation comes days before World Cup matches begin in Texas. Paxton says some fans may have been misled about seat locations when purchasing tickets.