DOHA, Oct 18: Nearly 2.9 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup in Qatar, FIFA and organizers said Monday, leaving about 7% of seats still available.
People living in the United States, Saudi Arabia and England topped the list of international ticket buyers, while Mexico was the biggest market outside Qatar for corporate hospitality sales.
More tickets will become available before the tournament starts on Nov. 20, FIFA’s tournament director Colin Smith said at a news conference in Doha held with Qatari organizers.
Tickets can typically become available late because stakeholders such as sponsors and FIFA member federations return them from their quotas. About 1.2 million international visitors are expected in Qatar for the 29-day tournament. (AP)
