Infantino continues to spread the idea of the World Cup and the European Championship in less time.
Foto:
Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
The wait is over. FIFA opened the ticket application phase for the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Wednesday, with prices starting at 40 Qatari riyals ($11), reserved for residents of the host country and migrant workers.
The Associated Press indicates that these prices are the cheapest since Mexico 1986, when there were tickets that were worth $3 dollars. At Russia 2018, for example, tickets available for the stadiums cost around $22, twice as much as at Qatar 2022.
“This is a World Cup for Qatar, for the region and for the world, so the types of tickets presented today respond to FIFA’s goal of bringing the beautiful game to as many fans around the planet as possible,” said Fatma Samoura, secretary general of FIFA.
This first window, according to AFP, will close on February 8. Fans will be able to choose individual game tickets; seat packages to see a specific selection and tickets with easy access for people with disabilities or reduced mobility.
On April 1, before the draw, a second phase will take place. Fans will be able to secure their tickets during a sales round on a first-come, first-served basis. The third will allow the purchase of conditional tickets for possible matches in crucial knockout stages, including the final.
Tickets for the common fan
Tickets for foreign visitors have a minimum value of $69 dollars (category 3), which represents a third less for the Russia 2018 matches. The most expensive (preferential zones) are sold from $220 dollars. A ticket to the final could cost up to $1,607.
“It will be a festival of football where fans will experience the rich culture and fertile history of the region thanks to this magnificent setting in world-class stadiums. We are looking forward to bringing together people from different cultures so that they can all experience football together in the World Cup,” said Samoura.
FIFA estimates that it will obtain $500 million from ticket sales and packages that include accommodation and other services. Unlike previous editions, there will be little need to travel within Qatar to get from one stadium to another, as all sub-venues are within a radius of around 50 kilometres.
As the Omicron variant continues to cause concern around the world, Qatar 2022 organizers have predicted that they expect to welcome 1.2 million tourists to cheer on the 32 teams. As there will not be enough hotels, it is possible that some fans will stay in cruise ships or residences.
“All attendees must follow the travel instructions of the Qatari authorities and the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Qatar. Full information on security measures against the pandemic will be communicated before the start of the competition.
You can also read:
– The boy to whom Morata dedicated the “star goal” that put Spain in the World Cup died
– Bonucci threatens Cristiano Ronaldo: “He knows he will suffer and receive some blows”
– Heading to Qatar 2022: Mexico presents its new shield but criticism rains
– It is not Messi, Suárez or Neymar: the scorer of the Qualifiers plays in the second division
eldiariony.com
Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.