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Texas AG Launches Probe into StubHub for Canceled World Cup Tickets

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into StubHub following complaints from fans who were denied their purchased tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Many fans reported that their tickets were canceled shortly before the matches, with StubHub citing issues related to FIFA's ticketing system. Paxton emphasized the significance of attending such an event and vowed to hold StubHub accountable if they are found to be misleading customers. Fans affected by this situation are encouraged to report their experiences to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division to seek assistance.

Key Details: • Fans should file complaints with the Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division if they didn't receive their tickets. • The investigation targets StubHub for allegedly canceling tickets right before the event. • Attorney General Paxton previously investigated FIFA for misleading ticket information.

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