Based on recent report release by FIFA, due to the high demand for certain favorite team, specific tickets series for countries like England, Brazil, Argentina, Republic of Ireland and Netherlands were sold out.
However in a statement release on 16th June 2009, which is exactly one year till the kickoff of the 2010 World Cup, the second ticketing phase which will serve on first come, first serve basis will continue to be made public until the 16th November 2009. This maybe a great relief for supporters who has yet to book their ticket.
According to the FIFA press release, as of today, there have been a total of 630,021 tickets in 188 different countries and territories sold. Half of those total orders, which amounts to 630,021 tickets were submitted by the locals, South African. USA supporters have purchased the second largest number of tickets (73,441), followed by United Kingdom (42,907), Germany (30,880) and Australia (15,038). Sales from Italy National team supporters has reached 6,063 tickets orders, Brazil fans, 5,777 tickets and France National team supporters alrady purchased 5,106 tickets so far.
According to FIFA, The second phase of the ticket sales has seen more than 105,322 tickets confirmed and approved so far. There is also and incredible demand for individual match ticket. For the time being, an additional 72,000 ticket requests are currently being processed (confirmations are due at the end of this week). Should any confirmed ticket not be paid by the applicant, it will be made available to the public again.
Supporters are advised to submit their orders to the official FIFA ticketing sites to avoid fraudulent and high prices on unofficial sites. World Cup is the most awaited event to soccer fans across the globe. Although there is live telecast brought by local TV stations, the feeling of being in the stadium and watching your favorite team playing for glory is totally a different feeling.
For more information on tickets, venue, game schedule, participating countries and players visit 2010 WorldCup South Africa
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