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With Over A Million Tickets Sold, Women's World Cup 2023 On Track To Break Previous Attendance Records
Over a million tickets have been sold for the next FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, making it the most popular women's sporting event ever.
According to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, 1,032,884 tickets have been sold, surpassing the total sales for France 2019.
“Delighted to share with the world that Fifa has passed one million tickets sold for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand!” said Infantino.
“As I write this, 1,032,884 tickets have been sold. This means that with over one month to go before kick-off, we have surpassed the numbers sold for France 2019, thus meaning that Australia & New Zealand 2023 is on track to become the most attended Fifa, the Women’s World Cup in history. The future is women – and thanks to the fans for supporting what will be the greatest Fifa Women’s World Cup ever!"
“The momentum is building in the host countries and across the globe, and I look forward to seeing you there to witness the stars of women’s football shine on the world stage,” he said.
On Thursday, July 20th, New Zealand and Norway will face off at Eden Park in Auckland/Tmaki Makaurau to kick off the World Cup.
The opening match for Vera Pauw and the Republic of Ireland will be played at the 83,500-person capacity Stadium Australia. Tickets for the game are no longer available for purchase.