Fraud, price-gouging and terrorism concerns shadow World Cup U.S. debut
With the largest World Cup in history taking place in the United States, FIFA is facing investigations and scrutiny over alleged price gouging, fraud and terrorism-related concerns.
As the United States hosts the largest World Cup in history, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is under investigation by Democratic and Republican attorneys general over alleged price gouging. The tournament’s U.S. debut is also being dogged by broader concerns about fraud and potential terrorism threats.