"We already have seen massive interest from around the world for this tournament, and especially from within the host countries as Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to host the biggest FIFA World Cup yet, said Heimo Schirgi, the tournament's chief operating officer. This second phase, with its host country domestic exclusivity time slot, will allow us to say thank you' to these local fans, while ensuring global opportunity as well."
"Those fans from the U.S, Canada and Mexico who enter the draw before it closes Friday have a chance to receive, through what FIFA says is a randomized process, a time slot during which they can buy tickets starting on Nov. 12. Those slots will be issued through Nov. 15. Fans who win those chances will receive word at least 48 hours before their time slot opens."
FIFA opened a second phase of World Cup ticket sales with a draw for 1 million tickets running through 11 a.m. Eastern Friday. The draw includes a domestic exclusivity time slot for residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico, allowing selected local fans to buy single-match tickets for games in their home nation. Entries are open to all fans worldwide and selection is randomized. Winning entrants receive notification at least 48 hours before their purchasing time slot, which can start as early as Nov. 12 and will be issued through Nov. 15. General purchasing slots begin Nov. 17. Residents of the three host countries purchased the most tickets in the initial phase, followed by England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina and France.
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