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What are away sections?

Away sections are specific areas in a stadium reserved for supporters of the visiting team. They're designed to keep rival fans separate, ensuring safety and managing crowd behaviour. Thomas Tuchel's comments about the friendly Mexican fans suggest that even with mixed reactions, the atmosphere for England's away support might be less confrontational than in some other venues.

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England boss Thomas Tuchel praises Mexican fans ahead of World Cup match

Questions this opens up

Why separate fans? How big are away sections? Do all sports have them?

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