FIFA said it was offering 20,000 free tickets for Women’s World Cup matches in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin. In question, the slowness with which the tickets are flowing for the moment in New Zealand. The Australian co-hosts have concentrated the bulk of the tickets sold so far. Their team, the “Matildas”, being considered one of the favorites.
FIFA women’s football director Sarai Bareman said attracting fans to football stadiums in New Zealand was more difficult due to the sport’s low visibility in the country. The ‘Football Ferns’ are yet to win a game in five previous Worlds appearances.
Official Worlds partner Xero 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 drum up interest. “My news is going to be dominated by a lot of football talk over the next few weeks – not because I’m an expert, but because I’m so excited to have New Zealand hosting such a massive event… “, she wrote in an Instagram post.
“There are still tickets available for select matches across New Zealand (Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington and Hamilton), so whether you’re a keen fan or an expert, this is your reminder to attend!” New Zealand open their competition against Norway in Auckland on July 20.
