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Hundreds of World Cup ticket buyers experienced last-minute cancellations on StubHub during the tournament, receiving refunds instead of promised replacements. The controversy reveals systemic issues with speculative ticketing and resale platform vulnerabilities.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected criticism that mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced at the World Cup serve commercial interests, stating they are purely a sporting measure to protect player health.
The Football Association of Malaysia is running a FIFA-backed training initiative to build expertise among women's football administrators and team managers, marking a significant investment in non-technical support structures.
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FIFA's data shows over one million spectators attended the opening 16 matches of the World Cup in North America, with stadiums reaching 99.34% capacity. However, concerns about ticket pricing and lack of fan segregation persist.