Worried about sales in New Zealand, FIFA offers 20,000 tickets
Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, where Les Blue will play Australia in a friendly match. Joe Murphy/Getty Images via AFP
Fifa’s director of women’s football Saray Barman said attracting fans to New Zealand soccer stadiums was more difficult due to the sport’s poor visibility in the country.
FIFA said it was offering 20,000 free tickets for Women’s World Cup matches in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin. In question, how slow tickets are currently flowing in New Zealand. The Australian hosts have concentrated the bulk of the tickets sold to date. their teamMatildas‘, as one of my favourites.
Fifa’s director of women’s football Saray Barman said attracting fans to New Zealand soccer stadiums was more difficult due to the sport’s poor visibility in the country. the “Fern footballThey had not won a match in their previous five World Championships.
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Xero, the official partner of Worlds, is offering 5,000 free tickets in each of the four host cities in New Zealand. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is also trying to generate interest. “A lot of football talk will dominate my news feed over the next few weeks – not because I’m an expert, but because I’m really excited about it.‘an idea That New Zealand is hosting such a huge event…she wrote in an Instagram post.
“ There are still tickets available for select matches across New Zealand (Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton), so whether you’re a die-hard fan or the expert, this is your reminder to turn up. ! New Zealand open their competition against Norway in Auckland on July 20th.
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