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England fans risk missing the World Cup clash with Iran after FIFA’s ticket app crashed. Tensions are beginning to rise outside of the stadium in Qatar as thousands of supporters queue for alternative paper tickets, with some arguing with security personnel.
Supporters have since struggled to log back into the app, claiming that they have been blocked from doing so. The situation arose this morning when individuals started sharing screenshots of the app on social media.
It sparks fears that thousands of fans will be blocked from gaining entry to matches they have paid to attend.
England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday afternoon, while fellow home nation Wales face USA later in the evening.
Fans have been told to queue at a Doha convention centre to have a paper ticket printed. But that raises questions over whether those supporters will miss their matches due to long queues.
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The Mirror report that fans noticed the app crashing on Monday morning. They have been met by a message which reads: "There is no ticket associated with your email address."
Videos across social media show fans queueing for their tickets and arguing with security staff.
Hosting coverage for the BBC, Gary Lineker reported that some individuals have been forced to wait two hours to get into the Khalifa International Stadium.
One fan told the publication: "The FIFA app had everyone worried because our tickets disappeared completely.
“We tried calling FIFA and the automated system disconnected us. People with tickets to the 4pm match are being told to go to the stadium directly."
It is the latest logistical issue facing fans who have travelled to Qatar.
Tournament organisers U-turned on their beer policy 48 hours before the start of the tournament.
Fans initially expected to be able to buy Budweiser - one of FIFA's largest World Cup sponsors - inside the stadium and around the grounds before and after matches.
But FIFA announced on Friday that beer sales would be limited to official fan parks and licensed venues, including hotels. Supporters have struggled to buy alcohol.