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The beautiful chaos of the old FIFA Fan Fest is gone. What’s left is fabricated fun
FIFA’s 2022 edition drew 1.86 million fan visits as sponsors, ticketing and branded programming reshaped the once grassroots public viewing experience.
The reinstatement of Melbourne’s Fed Square World Cup live site was a win for the authentic soccer fan experience. At the tournament itself, the official FIFA fan zone continues to alienate supporters.