FIFA U-20 World cup: Hosts Poland eager to get cracking

Polish fans can hardly wait for the kick off this year’s FIFA under 20 World Cup. Indication to this effect emerged Tuesday when records show that the local fans purchased a greater percentage of the 100,000 tickets that have been sold.

Tickets of matches involving Polish under 20 side popularly called Biało-czerwoni or (The White Eagles) according to FIFA record sold like hot cake.

The white Eagles opening match against Columbia on May 23rd at the Lodz Stadium rank among much sort after tickets.

FIFA encourages all fans to visit FIFA.com/tickets/U20WC and check the traffic light system, which gives an indication of ticket availability per match.

Fans will be able to print at home, meaning that everyone who has successfully bought tickets on FIFA.com/tickets/U20WC will be able to download and print them from their ticketing account.

Each ticket will include a unique barcode that will be checked and validated at the stadium gate. FIFA however warned that no tickets will be sold at the stadium.

The FIFA U-20 World Cup is FIFA’s second-oldest competition and the first FIFA tournament to be hosted by Poland. Previous editions of the tournament have featured such global stars as Messi, Maradona, Iniesta, Griezmann, Salah and Piqué.

Flying Eagles of Nigeria picked their world cup ticket after emerging as the four finalists of the U-20 AfCON held recently in Niger.

The Paul Aigbogun tutored side will begin their campaign in Poland against Qatar on May 24th , the second match will be against USA on May 27 while the final group match will be against Ukraine on May 30 at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium