The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international football competition. Every once in four years, millions of fans attend the event from all over the world. In just a few months Qatar is going to host the World Cup 2022.
Qatar’s hosting decisions heightened the excitement among fans exceptionally. According to Surprise Sports, the middle eastern country already spent over $220 billion on preparation purposes. The country of tourist attractions also worked extensively to construct some eye-catching and environmentally sustainable venues.
As a result, FIFA sold 1.8 million tickets in two phases. Due to high demand, FIFA stopped selling tickets temporarily. However, the third round of ticket sales is underway. Read the article below to know details on buying the tickets. To learn more about the event, check our content on the FIFA World Cup Live Stream.
World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Phase Ticket Price News
The Third Phase of Ticket Sales
The Executive Director of Sales, Marketing, and Communication of FIFA 2022, Hassan Rabia Al Kuwari confirmed the new phase of ticket sales. According to Al Kuwari, the final phase starts on Tuesday, 5 July 2022 at 12:00 PM noon AST. It will run till Tuesday, 16 August 2022 at 12:00 PM noon AST.
The FIFA official also confirmed that the tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis . One fan can buy a maximum of 6 tickets per match, and a maximum of 60 tickets for the tournament. Fans will also need the Hayya card to attend the event. Both the ticket sale and Hayya card request can be found on FIFA’s official website.
Hayya Card Required for World Cup 2022
This year, Qatar added Hayya cards as a mandatory requirement for every World Cup 2022 visitor. The Hayya card is a digital permit. Applying for it won’t cost any money. Instead, it comes with extra benefits. On match days, fans will get free transport using the Hayya cards to attend matches. Additionally, it will work as an access permit in stadiums, hotels, and various tourist destinations during the event.
Qatar is a tiny country with tourism as a big economic factor. They have a very busy tourist season in November and December. But this year’s world cup will severally hamper the flow this year. As a result, Qatar and FIFA decided to use the Hayya card to separate World Cup event visitors from tourists. Fans with match tickets and booked accommodations can apply for a Hayya card via hayya.qatar2022.qa. As mentioned previously, it won’t cost any additional charges.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Ticket Price and Category
This year, FIFA divided the tickets into three categories. This is to offer the best experience and keep the price as low as feasible. Group stage individual match tickets are sold from $69 to $220 based on category. The Round of 16 individual match tickets is sold from $97 to $275 based on category. FIFA also made package systems like Supporter Ticket (ST) and Conditional Supporter Ticket (CST) for die-hard team fans. Whereas, visitors who want to enjoy the atmosphere can get the Four-Stadium Ticket (FST) packages. Each of these packets at tailored with the best possible experience in mind.
FIFA also made a special ticket category for Qatari residents. People with special needs can get Accessibility tickets. These tickets come with additional features and extra space facilities for people with special needs.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will have a significant economic impact on Qatar It will also serve as an intermediary between Middle Eastern and Western countries. Therefore, Qatar is making no compromises in its preparations for the tournament. We regularly post the latest news about the upcoming event. Keep an eye on our website to stay informed.
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