Fans allege FIFA misled them on World Cup 2026 seat allocations and maps
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World Cup 2026 ticket buyers say FIFA misrepresented seat locations with category-based maps that were updated after purchases, leaving many Category 1 tickets in lower or corner sections and hospitality areas occupying prime seats; critics accuse lack of transparency and some consider legal action, while FIFA says maps were guidance and final seat locations can change.
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- FIFA responds to World Cup ticket map concerns but questions remain Goal.com
- MLS commissioner: Fifa ‘smart’ to use dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets The Guardian
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