FIFA says a total of over 1.5 million tickets have been sold in 2023.
In a statement today, the football body said ticket number 1,500,000 was purchased by Maria Strong, who organised a family outing to the Group G fixture between Italy and Argentina at Auckland’s Eden Park.
FIFA said the woman and her family were invited to meet FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who offered them the opportunity to attend the remaining matches in the tournament at the Auckland venue.
This year’s women’s world cup has surpassed past records in attendance, remuneration, viewership and participation, setting a bigger stage for the next edition in 2026.