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Canada 26 Jun 2026

B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco

British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America.

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British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America. British Columbia's Attorney General Niki Sharma has announced an investigation into StubHub, the online ticket resale site, over its handling of tickets for the FIFA World Cup. The announcement comes in the wake of a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and StubHub's cancellation of thousands of fan tickets for World Cup matches in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America. Sharma called reports of people in B.C. purchasing tickets without receiving them "deeply concerning." "Major events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 should be an exciting experience and people should not have to worry about whether the tickets they purchased on StubHub will be honoured," she said. StubHub World Cup ticket cancellations prompt calls for investigations, legal action StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken Though Sharma wouldn't comment on the specifics of the investigation, she said the province is closely monitoring the situation.

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