The California probe comes as supporters complain about the high prices of tickets for the 2026 World Cup Credit: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP

California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state’s attorney general said Wednesday.

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