FIFA’s New Front-Category Tickets Sparks World Cup Seating Controversy
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FIFA introduced new Front Category 1 and Front Category 2 ticket tiers for the 2026 World Cup after selling Category 1 as the top tier with vague maps, only to allocate seats later and then offer higher-priced front-row seats in the same sections, prompting accusations that original maps misled buyers. FIFA says maps were indicative, not exact seat layouts, and hasn’t disclosed how many Front seats will be sold or how many tickets remain. The move, along with hospitality packages and opaque seat allocations, has fueled fan frustration and questions about transparency.
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- World Cup tickets: $11,000 tickets put on sale for final BBC
- Fans accuse FIFA of ‘misleading’ World Cup seat maps when purchasing tickets Sports Business Journal
- England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices BBC
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