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StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller's inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in federal court ...
Key takeaway ”If anything goes wrong, “our FanProtect Guarantee provides replacement tickets or a full refund,” the company said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans who have experienced their own share of ticketing woes may be watching this lawsuit against StubHub with interest. While the World Cup is an international event, the issues of ticket resellers and event organizers pointing fingers at each other can happen closer to home. Local fans who have tried to buy tickets to popular events at venues in Bexar County may have encountered similar problems with secondary market sales. The lawsuit's allegations of "false and misleading" sales practices by StubHub raise questions about the protections in place for consumers in Texas. As the lawsuit seeks to become a class action, San Antonio fans who have had negative experiences with ticket resellers may be wondering if they too can seek recourse. The outcome of this case could have implications for the way ticket sales are regulated in Texas and how companies like StubHub operate in the state.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller's inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in federal court ...
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