1. Which Ticket Categories are offered by FIFA?

There will be four price categories offered for the 2014 FIFA World Cup

- Category 1: This is the highest priced and located in prime areas within the Stadium.

- Categories 2 and 3 are located outside of the Category 1 area.

- Category 4 is the most affordable and is reserved exclusively for residents of Brazil.

Category 4 Tickets are the lowest priced category of Tickets and thus are the least expensive.

Category 4 Tickets are available to Brazilian residents only.

FIFA will allocate the aggregate number of at least 400,000 Category 4 Tickets across all 64 Matches. In accordance with the General World Cup Bill, from this allocation the first 300.000 Category 4 Tickets will be offered with priority access to elderly persons, students and Bolsa familia members. The prices for different matches and methods of payment are also available at www.fifa. Com.

2. How does FIFA in general decide which seats belong to which category?

FIFA determines the categorisation of each seat in the Stadium on a Match-by-Match basis. This means that (i) the Ticket Category may vary from Match to Match; (ii) all Ticket Categories may comprise stadium seats of the lower and upper tier, (iii) the Ticket Categorisation remains unaffected from any conditions on the Match day, such as weather conditions; and (iv) Ticket Category boundaries may vary from Match to Match. Such differentiation is necessary to secure that the maximum number of Tickets can be made available to football fans.

3. A Guide to 2014 Brazil World Cup Tickets

In the eyes of many football fans, FIFA World Cup™ tickets are prized possessions that become genuine collectors’ items at end of the tournament. The design of tickets and the language they are printed in conjure up memories of the host nation and the game in question, made memorable by the atmosphere in the stadium and surrounding the competition as a whole.

Each ticket bears a total of ten key pieces of information designed to make life easier for spectators from the moment they arrive at the stadium and to help them find their seat. In revealing how, we are going to use a ticket for Brazil’s group match with Mexico as an example. Let’s begin with some general information:

1. The match number is highlighted in the left-hand corner.

In the example above, the Brazil-Mexico game is Match 17. You can find the numbers of all the games in the match schedule.

2. Next to the number appear the match details (in this case Brazil v Mexico). For obvious reasons the names of teams are provided on tickets for group games only, as on our sample ticket. Tickets for knockout matches use a combination of letters and numbers to identify the teams involved. For example, “1A v 2B” indicates that the match will be between the winners of Group A and the runners-up in Group B, while “W55 v W56” indicates that the game will be between the winners of Match 55 and Match 56. If in doubt, then check the match number and refer to the match schedule.

The blue section below features the following information:

3. The date of the match.

4. The kick-off time.

5. The full name and address of the stadium staging the match.

6: The printed name of the person buying the ticket.

7: The ticket category.

8: The price of the ticket.

The information given at the bottom of the ticket is designed to help fans reach their seats with a minimum of fuss:

9. Detailing information of both a general and specific nature and relevant to the holder both inside and outside the stadium, this section represents a very practical step by-step guide, starting with admission to the stadium. The Brazil-Mexico ticket above clearly states that the spectator must use the southern entrance and then, once inside the stadium, proceed to Gate C. On reaching the concourse, opposite the concessions, the ticket holder will then look for the block in question, in this case “106 A”, and access the stands. All that remains for them to do is find the correct row and seat number, which on this ticket are “C” and “1” respectively.

10. To make the whole process even easier, this last section uses a colour code to indicate the area in which the seat is located. All FIFA World Cup stadiums are divided into four main areas, denoted by red, blue, green or yellow. The small black arrow indicates where the holder’s area is located. The spectator service team will be on hand outside the stadium to guide fans towards the right area. All you need to remember along the way is the colour of your area.

Easily identifiable in their uniforms, members of the spectator service team will be on duty inside and outside the stadium along with volunteers should you need any help.

Please do not hesitate to ask them for assistance. They will be more than willing to help ensure that your match experience is a memorable one.

In addition, the ticket is also a useful reference guide for your stadium experience. Important information is printed on the back, including a list of items that can be brought inside the stadium.

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