World Cup: Fan ire over seating map swap. Plus: Advantage Bayern after win in Madrid

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hello! If you purchased tickets for the 2026 World Cup, you might just find that the goalposts have moved. Along with your seat.Coming up: Fresh FIFA ticket outrage Advantage Bayern in Madrid Reality bites Wrexham U.S. transgender stance Ticket anger: World Cup fans say FIFA misled them over stadium seat locations Design: Eamonn Dalton. Photos: Getty Images