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Source – Stars and Stripes
FIFA World Cup ticket giveaway kicks off for veterans FIFA has partnered with Bank of America and Vet Tix to provide thousands of free tickets to veterans, current military members and first responders who live in or near the 11 cities hosting the FIFA World Cup games, according to the global soccer association. The number of tickets varies by venue but will be available throughout the series, including 250 set aside for the U.S. Men’s national team matches, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, according to Bank of America.
Bank of America donated $2 million to acquire tickets across all stages of the tournament, in support of the giveaway, according to the sponsors. Honorably discharged veterans and currently serving service members who are interested in obtaining tickets must first sign up at the Vet Tix website (vettix.org). Eligibility is verified through ID.me. “We are deeply grateful to partner with Bank of America and FIFA to help make 4,547 FIFA World Cup tickets available to the veteran, military and first responder communities we proudly serve,” said Michael A. Focareto, a Navy veteran and founder of Vet Tix. There is no charge to register for the chance to receive the tickets, according to sponsors. Vet Tix is a national nonprofit that provides free passes to events for service members, honorably discharged veterans and immediate families of troops killed in action, according to the organization.