FIFA will tomorrow offer fans the chance to buy tickets for EVERY World Cup match.
World chief Gianni Infantino has consistently talked up the success of the ticketing process, despite global anger over the staggering prices.
More World Cup tickets go on sale at 4pm on Wednesday – for every match Credit: Getty
Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match on June 11 Credit: AFP
But now Zurich bosses have announced they will open a “last-minute sales phase”, offering tickets “” from 4pm UK time on Wednesday afternoon.
And in what might be a sign that fans are turning their noses up at being , Fifa added that “tickets will continue to be released until the end of the tournament”.
Fifa said the extra ticket release was marking the 50-day countdown to the opening match between .
Fans will be able to buy tickets on a “first-come, first-served basis” although they have to pay up front.
In a statement explaining the new window, said: “Fans can expect digital queues, which allow Fifa to improve the user experience once fans are admitted.
“Users will be able to see the matches and categories for which tickets are available, select specific seats and proceed with their purchase, and they will receive confirmation once payment is completed.
“Fans will be able to choose directly from the seat map option to select specific seats or use the ‘book the best seat’ feature.”
Despite the – with the majority of even – Fifa claim “more than 5million tickets have already been sold” across the tournament.
The world body added: “The cumulative attendance record of 3.5m set at the 1994 is on course to be surpassed during this year’s competition.”
However, US government immigration clampdowns mean fans from some countries will not be able to enter the country.
And the Fifa statement added: “A match ticket does not guarantee admission to a host country, and fans should visit each host country’s government website to check the entry requirements.
“Given the processing times involved, Fifa recommends that fans submit any required visa applications as early as possible.
“Ticket holders travelling to the United States are eligible for the Fifa Priority Appointment Scheduling System.”
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