1. Do the giant videoboards make a weaker seat acceptable?

The big screens at SoFi and AT&T show replays and detail that soften a flat angle, but never replace seeing the live shape.

2. Which host stadiums stay cool for a day match?

AT&T, NRG and Mercedes-Benz are roofed and air-conditioned, as is BC Place in Vancouver; every other host venue is open or part-covered.

3. Is Category 4 available to overseas fans?

Category 4 is the lowest-priced tier but is largely limited to host-country residents and is a small share of the allocation.

4. Does closing the roof change the view?

A shut roof removes sun and glare and steadies temperature, but does not change sightlines, so height still beats proximity.

5. Are aisle seats worth choosing at these stadiums?

Aisle seats buy easier access to exits, at the cost of disruption from people leaving and returning.

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TK (Tariq Khan) is a British football and culture writer and a lifelong Manchester United fan. He writes less about results than about what the game means to the people who follow it.