"The application will have three main sections. First is a tourism section, where users can find information on World Cup venues, alternative events, cultural events in different locations, as well as gastronomic and ecotourism recommendations. An interactive tourist atlas will list more than 260 fan routes, points of interest and thematic roads. There's a dedication section for 2026 World Cup tournament, including details about the stadiums and game schedules, as well as real time results and standings."
"At the same press event, Iván Escalante, head of Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Agency, or Profeco, announced that an agreement has been reached with FIFA to enable a ticket sales platform that will operate in Spanish and will display prices in Mexican pesos, in accordance with national legislation. The official explained that, in addition, and in collaboration with the international organization, work is being done on a "ticket relocation system." (In other words, there will be official resale of tickets.)"
The application will include tourism, a 2026 World Cup dedication, and Services sections. The tourism area will list venues, alternative and cultural events, gastronomic and ecotourism recommendations, plus an interactive atlas with over 260 fan routes, points of interest and thematic roads. The dedication area will provide stadium details, game schedules, real-time results and standings. The Services area will cover transportation, connectivity, special tours and mobility routes. The app will be available in English and Spanish for about 5.5 million expected visitors and is expected to launch in the next few months. A Spanish ticket sales platform displaying prices in Mexican pesos and an official ticket relocation system will enable safe resale to prevent informal resale; Profeco specified directives including prevention and monitoring of misleading advertising.
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