Fans looking for a seat in the World Cup gallery have until Tuesday to grab tickets. The ticket sale, which started on July 5, will end tomorrow at 12 PM Qatar Time (2.30 PM IST). The series was sold on a first-come, first-served basis in the longest-running series of World Cup ticket sales rounds.
Along with this, the resale platform that started on August 3 will also end on Tuesday. The 42-day long first-come-first-served sale was followed by Phase 1 and Phase 2 where tickets were awarded through random draws. Meanwhile, last-minute sales will begin ahead of the World Cup kickoff with more tickets available for those who are yet to purchase tickets.
No further information has been released in this regard. Earlier, FIFA announced that 30 lakh tickets will be allocated for fans in three phases. According to the latest report released in July, 18 lakh tickets have been sold. The hosts, Qatar, are leading the demand for tickets. Both natives and expatriates including Indians are actively looking for tickets from Qatar. Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UAE and America are the top ten countries for tickets.
Fans who have purchased tickets must also apply for a fan ID, Haya Card. Foreign fans should apply for Haya card after ensuring their stay. This will also enable them to enter Qatar during the World Cup. Tickets are available through the link www.fifa.com/tickets.