Over 2.45 million tickets sold for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
Announcing the final stage of ticket sales at the end of this month
The International Football Association (FIFA) announced the sale of more than 2.45 million tickets to attend the matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which will be held for the first time in the Arab world and the Middle East, confirming the rising enthusiasm for the tournament among fans from around the world, less than three months from the launch of the historical football festival.
FIFA figures indicated that the last sales phase in July and August witnessed the sale of more than 500,000 tickets, while the final phase of ticket sales will be announced at the end of this month, and World Cup tickets will soon be available for purchase through sales outlets across Qatar.
Each ticket holder can invite up to three non-ticket fans to enter Qatar, with a minimum entry fee for non-ticket fans, aged 12 and over, and this is scheduled to be made available in conjunction with the start of the last phase of the ticket sales campaign late this month.
Engineer Yasser Al-Jammal, Director General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, expressed his happiness with the high numbers of ticket sales for the tournament matches, and looked forward to welcoming football fans from around the world, in the global football celebration, with the start of the whistle approaching next November.
He added, “We are pleased with the results of ticket sales, and we are just a few weeks away from the launch of the biggest sporting event in Qatar, and for the first time in our region. We are pleased to welcome fans from all over the world to a global event that attracts fans with enthusiasm for this wonderful game.”
He added, “Fans will find hospitality and warm welcome waiting for them, and they will have fun times with strong competitions and a lot of entertainment outside the stadiums. There is no doubt that the World Cup in Qatar will put its distinctive mark on the World Cup map as an unparalleled version that will leave a tangible impact in Qatar and the Arab world and the region.”
Preparations continue to host the most closely spaced version in the modern history of the World Cup, allowing fans, players, administrative and technical bodies accompanying the teams to remain in the heart of the event throughout the historic tournament, as the longest distance between two stadiums does not exceed 75 km.
In this context; Nasser Al-Khater, CEO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, stressed that the nature of close distances that is unique to the World Cup in Qatar is an important advantage for fans, and allows them to be near the World Cup stadiums and entertainment events that will be held throughout the tournament period.
He added, “Fans will have a unique opportunity in the modern history of the tournament, to attend more than one match in one day during the early stages of the World Cup competitions. Fans and players will also find world-class stadiums, many distinctive options for accommodation, in addition to a wide range of activities and entertainment events across the country, especially the FIFA Fan Festival, which is expected to attract thousands of fans at Al Bidda Park in Doha.”
Basic information for fans
Haya card
Fans coming to Qatar to attend the tournament matches, which will be held from November 20 to December 18, must apply for the mandatory Haya Card, which is an entry permit to Qatar for fans coming from outside Qatar, and all fans who are ticket holders, either residents or visitors, submit their requests for a ticket to attend matches through Haya’s electronic portal.
Entry to Qatar
Up to three non-ticketing fans can enter Qatar at the invitation of a fan holding a ticket and a Haya card, with a minimum entry fee for non-ticket fans aged 12 and over, while fans under 12 years old are exempted from entry fees.
Places of residence
Fans should book their accommodation as soon as possible, as there is a wide range of accommodation options available; cruise ships, apartments, villas, hotels, and fan villages, can be booked through an accommodation agency, with rates starting at $80 per night per person in a double room.
Starting next week, the accommodation agency will make it possible to book through other sites and apps, as fans will be able to apply for a Haya card after completing their accommodation reservation through a site or app other than the accommodation agency, or staying with family or friends.
Transportation
Fans are advised to use public transportation for the duration of the World Cup, and Haya card holders can use public transportation for free. The Doha Metro will operate for 21 hours a day during the tournament, from 6am to 3am from Saturday to Thursday, and from 9am to 3am in Fridays.
It is scheduled to operate 94 flights for one-day fans from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries daily during the tournament, and the planes of these flights will land at Doha International Airport, while Hamad International Airport will receive flights from outside the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
With regard to fans coming to Qatar by land; A parking service and a bus station will be available at the Abu Samra border crossing, and vehicles will not be allowed to enter Qatar except in exceptional cases. The pre-reservation system for car parks at the Qatar-Saudi border will be available from October 15.