FIFA faces fan backlash over new, higher-priced World Cup ticket categories

New York. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the release of additional tickets for the World Cup. However, dissatisfaction among fans has grown after FIFA introduced new, more expensive ticket categories. According to a notice issued on Tuesday, additional tickets for all 104 matches under categories 1, 2, and 3 will be available starting Wednesday at 11:00 AM (EDT). This includes the newly added 'Front Category' pricing structure. Since the introduction of the new category, many fans have complained online. They argue that better seats appear to have been withheld from the initial ticket releases, leaving them with...