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Texas AG launches investigation into StubHub over apparent FIFA World Cup ticket cancellations
By Spencer Heath at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating StubHub over reports that the ticket resale platform is canceling or failing to deliver FIFA World Cup tickets that fans have already paid for, according to a news release. Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, fans across the country — including ...
Key takeaway Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, fans across the country — including in Texas host cities Dallas and Houston — have reported that StubHub canceled their tickets days, or even hours, before kickoff, the release said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The investigation into StubHub by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has significant implications for local residents who may have fallen victim to the company's alleged "ghost ticketing" practices. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, fans in the San Antonio area who purchased tickets through StubHub may be affected, and the attorney general's office is encouraging them to come forward if they have not received their tickets or received inferior ones. This issue is particularly relevant in Alamo Heights , where residents often travel to nearby cities like Dallas and Houston for major events, and may have been impacted by StubHub's actions. As the investigation unfolds, local residents who have been wronged by StubHub's practices may be able to seek recourse through the Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, providing a potential avenue for restitution and holding the company accountable for its actions.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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What is this story about? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating StubHub over reports that the ticket resale platform is canceling or failing to deliver FIFA World Cup tickets that fans have already paid for, according to a news release. Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, fans across the country — including ...
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