FIFA announced on Wednesday that the remaining tickets for this year’s World Cup in Qatar will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning the following week.
FIFA stated that around 1.8 million tickets were sold in the first two sales phases, but did not specify how many are currently available.
From November 21 to December 18, Qatar will host the first World Cup in the Middle East at eight venues in and around Doha.
FIFA announced in a press release that the most recent tickets will be available online from July 5 at 12 p.m. Doha time (0900 GMT) through August 16 at 12 p.m.
“Huge worldwide interest is anticipated in the new sales period,” the world body said.
Officials said three million tickets are available in total, including those allocated to sponsors.
Last week, the World Cup’s chief organiser Hassan Al-Thawadi said 1.2 million tickets had been sold so far.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said there were five million ticket requests just for the final at the 80,000-seat Lusail stadium.
Doha, with a population of about 2.4 million and limited accommodation, is bracing itself for a huge influx of visitors for the 32-team tournament.
Last month, Qatar announced scores of daily shuttle flights from neighbouring Gulf countries, allowing fans to stay elsewhere and fly in to watch games.
