1. Are the temporary modular seats safe and structurally sound?

Yes, the modular systems are engineered installations signed off for the tournament, and the sightline issue is about distance and angle rather than seat safety.

2. Will the stadium roofs be open or closed during matches?

Roof status is decided per match for heat and pitch reasons, and some retractable roofs, such as BC Place in Vancouver, stay shut to avoid casting shadows on the grass.

3. Do Mexico's stadiums have better football sightlines than the converted NFL venues?

Generally, yes, because Mexico's venues, such as Estadio Azteca, were built for football from the start and never had to be widened from a gridiron the way the converted NFL stadiums did.

4. Can you get a refund if your seat turns out to have a restricted view?

A standard unrestricted seat is rarely refundable simply because the view was distant, which is why checking the section before purchase matters so much.

5. Does the temporary grass pitch change where the front rows sit?

Yes, widening the pitch to full size pushes the touchlines outward, so front-row seats sit further from the play than they do for an American football game.

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