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Texas AG Paxton investigates StubHub over World Cup ticket complaints
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Olivia Martinez , as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 3, 2026
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Key points Further details on the investigation are available from the Texas Attorney General's office and other local news sources, including NBC 5 DFW. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into StubHub due to issues with World Cup ticket purchases.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into StubHub due to issues with World Cup ticket purchases. Some fans who bought tickets on the website experienced problems with delivery or received tickets that did not match their purchase. The investigation is looking into complaints that suggest a pattern of "ghost ticketing," where sellers list tickets they do not have and cancel after collecting payment.
StubHub has attributed the cancellations to "transfer problems" with FIFA's ticketing platform. Further details on the investigation are available from the Texas Attorney General's office and other local news sources, including NBC 5 DFW.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local Reading time: 1 min
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