"THE MIGHTY ENGLAND and THEIR GREAT SUPPORT"

As you know of course I want England to beat The USA(I will get hammered now ), but Shocked/Stunned that England have only sold 6,000 Tickets for todays match and The USA where football means means virtually nothing to them have Sold 8,000 tickets. Maybe the neutrals will Support England ?
Where is Englands Great Support ? Is it because nearly 4,000 are on Bans and England now have a different type of Supporter and prob will appear like glory hunters if England go further in the tournament ?

We're still in a recession, flights to South Africa are insane and there are almost no hotels in the whole bloody country. Add the high crime right and those f*cking vuvuzelas and you'll see why there's such a low turnout.

it is working out at an average of 2k per match for flights tickets and accomodation according to the england supporters club.
therin lies your answer can you imagine explaining to your missus your spending 6k just to watch the group matches

They will probably start flying out next week anticipating them getting into the knock out stages Annis, for most people it would be difficult to get more than 2 weeks holidays.

I heard on sky sports news, that England only had an allowance of 6k. Their allowance for all of their group matches are very low. Between 6-8k in 50k stadiums.

Times have changed your prob right, things are tighter, yet the World Cup gets more expensive .

See below this is official fans allocation - There will be many more out there who have applied directly through FIFA

Think this will explain all - I am fortunate enought to be in the top 70% so have qualified for a ticket for every round including the final - To do the whole trip including flights, hotels travel and tickets plus spending money would cosr about 8k I reckon - I am fortunate enough to have a ticket for the final should they get there but with prices see below and flights and hotels that will come close to 3k.

I know of members who have passed all the strict guidelines for getting into the england fans scheme and yet are still getting turned away from the airport due to passed convictions - seems the old bill are clamping down heavily - mind you not sure you would want to kick off out there anyway

World Cup Ticket Guide
Wednesday, 25 November 2009.

Here is a complete guide to the englandfans+ ticket online application process for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

FIFA will open the ticket website on Sunday 6th December 2009 and this will remain open until midday Wednesday 13th January 2010.

For this tournament, all participating nations will be using the FIFA ticketing website to process applications, additionally payments will be taken directly by FIFA and tickets will be distributed in South Africa via the FIFA ticket centres.

Please note there are several key changes to the ticket application process since England last participated in a World Cup.

These key changes include:

• Applications will be managed via the FIFA ticketing website.
• Members must use a unique e-mail address for each group application.
• Only one payment card can be specified for each group application.
• There is a strict limit of 4 tickets per household.
• It will not be possible to cancel applications after the application deadline on 13 January 2010
• Once the allocation process has been completed, unsuccessful members will be able to pay in advance for tickets that may come available via returns.

Please note: When applying you must make sure that the e-mail address listed for you on the FIFA system is correct as this is the address that FIFA will use to notify you of your allocation result and forward collection details.

Click Here to access the englandfans section of FIFA World Cup Application website, you will first be prompted to ‘Create a New Account’. Once you have setup your FIFA account you will then be taken to the application section.

Applying for all matches + 3rd/4th Playoff
Members who wish to apply for 7 matches and the 3rd/4th Play-off will need to register for the 3rd/4th play off directly through englandfans. As the FIFA system will only allow for a maximum of 7 matches.

For those wishing to apply for the 3rd/4th play off match separately click here. If you wish to register for less than 7 matches including the 3rd/4th Play off then please apply as normal.

Click here for the latest World Cup FAQs.


1. How will Tickets be allocated?

The FA’s ticket allocation has been set at 12% of the Stadium’s saleable capacity for our group stage matches and 8% for subsequent knock-out matches. We have made representations to FIFA and asked to be allocated more tickets if any become available. We will update members if this situation arises.

englandfans+ tickets
• 70% will be allocated via the loyalty system, i.e. they will made available to members with the most number of caps from those that apply.
• 20% will be balloted to members who have missed out on the 70% allocation. However, the members eligible for this ballot will be limited to those who have attended at least five matches, including at least one away match, in the period between August 2008 and November 2009 inclusive.
• 10% will be balloted to all members who missed out in the 70% allocation and the 20% ballot.
• No tickets will be allocated to members who have not attended a single match (home or away) in theperiod between August 2008 and November 2009 inclusive.

The ticket application process for englandfans+ members will allow members to apply for one ticket per England match.

The ticket allocation for each of England’s possible games at the tournament will be dealt with on an individual basis, with separate ballots for each game.

Tickets will be allocated in accordance with the loyalty 'caps' system.

Please note: Caps awarded from August 2006 until November 2009 will be included for the allocation of World Cup tickets. However the 20%/10% allocation details shown in this section only include caps from this campaign.

Your current caps total can be viewed in the 'my englandfans' section of the englandfans website.

To maximise the number of tickets available to members of englandfans, people who have already secured England tickets through the FIFA general public sale will not be able to apply for additional tickets to the same matches through englandfans.

Additionally, if you have secured match tickets for another team playing on the same day as England, you will be ineligible to apply for tickets for that respective England match.

The Football Family
FIFA have set aside 700 tickets for the Football Families of each participating nation. These tickets will be situated outside the englandfans section. To ensure as many members of englandfans as possible are successful in obtaining tickets, we will again keep the number of tickets allocated to the Football Family to a minimum, indeed our Football Family Allocations are far, far lower than the allocations made to similar groups by other federations.

As you may know, The FA is committed to providing a small allocation of tickets to members of our Football Family. This is made up of organisations that help with the running of English football.

For England matches, the football family includes:
• England Players
• The five FA Partners (sponsors)
• Premier League and Football League Clubs
• County FA's

The allocation of football family tickets is conducted by The FA and in most cases done so via a ballot. For example, Football League Club’s will be able to submit an application for tickets and will not be guaranteed tickets.

The FA also allocates tickets to the players and their families, however for obvious reasons this allocation is fixed and not done so via a ballot. Additionally, The FA is contractually obliged to allocate a small number of tickets to each of our main sponsors.

World Cup Allocation sizes
We have yet to receive the exact allocation of tickets available to us for each match. However, as soon as we receive this information we will post it on the englandfans website.


2. Tickets for Knock-Out Matches

Please note you can only obtain tickets for matches that England are playing in. If England are knocked out, you will not be able to get tickets for any other matches in the tournament through englandfans

3. How much will tickets cost?

Ticket prices for matches, set by FIFA in US Dollars, are as follows:

Matches
Cat 1
Cat 2
Cat 3
Wheelchair

Opening Match (1)
$495/£296
$330/£197
$220/£132
$77/£46

Group Matches (2-48)
$176/£105
$132/£79
$88/£53
$22/£13

Round of 16 (49-56)
$220/£132
$165/£99
$110/£66
$55/£33

Quarter Finals (57-60)
$330£197
$220/£132
$165/£99
$83/£50

Semi Finals (61-62)
$660/£395
$440/£263
$275/£165
$110/£66

3/4 Place Match
$330/£197
$220/£132
$165/£99
$83/£50

Final (64)
$990/£592
$660/£395
$440/£263
$165/£99


To cover the cost of the administration of your World Cup 2010 tickets, FIFA have applied a flat 10% booking fee (included above) to all tickets purchased via participating nations.

US Dollar/Sterling conversions have been included for reference only, please note that FIFA will be using US Dollar when processing transactions.

Source: www.xe.com/. Spot rate Wednesday 25 Nov 2009: $0.59 to £1

4. How do I apply for tickets?

Members will be required to access an online application form on the FIFA ticketing website specifically for our supporter’s allocation. Only englandfans+ members will be eligible to create an account in the FIFA system.

Visit the FIFA Application form to request the tickets you wish to purchase. The category of any tickets you will get will be based on how you fill in the form, so it’s important you fill it out carefully. The form must be completed by midday on Wednesday 13th January 2010 at the latest. Applications will not be accepted by FIFA after this date.

Please make sure you complete the questions on the form, and please note that due to strict deadlines imposed by FIFA any incomplete forms will not be accepted.

You will be required to provide the following information:
1. FAN Number and date of birth
2. Matches and ticket categories* you wish to apply for
3. Credit/Debit card details
4. Passport number
5. A unique e-mail address that has not already been used by another member.
6. If you are applying as a group, the Names, Dates of Birth, Passport numbers and FAN numbers of the members you wish to apply with.
*Please indicate the highest priced ticket category for each match that you are prepared to purchase. If you are allocated a ticket, but at a price higher than you have specified, you will not be charged for this ticket and it will be cancelled.


We expect all our games to be over-subscribed. If you fall into the top 70% based on the number of caps you have, you will be placed into a ballot to determine the category of ticket you are allocated.

If you do not fall into the top 70% you will be placed in an initial ballot to determine if you will be allocated a ticket and then a second ballot to determine the category of ticket.

Top cappers are reminded that it is not possible to guarantee tickets at the lowest category, if you are allocated a ticket in the 70% but only select the cheapest category you may miss out on tickets altogether depending on the allocation we receive.

We would ask you to check the individual category split per match as soon as it is made available.

You will be able to amend your application once it has been submitted, provided you access the FIFA ticketing site before the application deadline.

Once the application has closed, FIFA will pass details of all the applications received to The FA, we will then complete our allocation process in accordance with the englandfans loyalty system.

Once the ballots have been completed, FIFA will e-mail members their allocation result and deduct payment from the payment card on each successful application.

It is expected that the communication of the results will be completed by the end of January 2010 at the latest. Please note The FA/englandfans will not be able to advise anyone before this time.

Disabled Members
For the World Cup we will only receive an allocation of tickets for those members who require wheelchair access. Tickets for the wheelchair section will be allocated in accordance to the 70/20/10 split should demand exceed supply.
Those wishing to apply for tickets in the wheelchair section need to ensure they complete the relevant section of the FIFA online application form.

Those members who are allocated a ticket in the wheelchair section can also apply for ticket for a personal assistant. Members who are applying for tickets for wheelchair access need to include the following details for their personal assistant on the application form.

- First Name and Surname
- FAN number (if applicable)
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number




5. How do I know that my application has been received?



You will be able to check your application status via the FIFA website.


6. How do I pay for tickets?

Any tickets you are allocated, including those for the knock-out stages, MUST be paid for in advance. Payment will be taken directly by FIFA when they confirm any ticket allocations to successful applicants. No money will be taken before this date.

If FIFA cannot take payment on the specified date due to limited funds in the account, they will be unable to process the application and it will therefore be cancelled.

Ticket Refunds
If England do not qualify for games that you have bought tickets for, you will receive a refund shortly after the Tournament has finished. Full details of how this process will work will be provided to those members who are allocated tickets.

Cancellations
If you need to cancel your application, you must do so before the application deadline, FIFA will not accept cancellations after the application process has been completed.

Advance Ticket Request Programme
The Advanced Ticket Request Programme (ATRP) is exclusively for supporters who have successfully been awarded at least one ticket but who wish to register and pay for tickets that may become available for matches played by England for the Round of 16 onwards, subject to availability. For more details click here.

7. How do I apply as part of a group?

FIFA guidelines state that you can book in groups of up to four members.

You will need to choose a lead member for your group. The lead member should be the first FAN number you enter into the form. The Lead Member will be considered responsible for their group’s application. Please keep a record of whom the lead member of your group is.

Everyone in the same group can only select the same ticket categories.
If you are in a group the lead member has to apply for all the matches selected on the application, whereas individual group members can apply for fewer matches. However the matches that they do apply for have to use the same price category choices as the lead member.

For example: If the lead member applies for three group matches, each group member only has to apply for at least one of those matches.

If the members in your group have different caps levels which are split over the guaranteed application level, the following will happen:

- You’ll be linked with a group application number.
- Members with the requisite number of caps to be guaranteed tickets will have their tickets allocated automatically.
- The remaining members will be put into the ballot as one entry.
- If the remaining members are successful in the ballot, they will be linked back to their group for the allocation of their tickets

If FIFA receive more than one application from you e.g. as an individual and as a group member FIFA will cancel both applications.


8. What are the Terms and Conditions of sale?

All tickets are subject to FIFA’s General Ticket Terms and Conditions, Ticket Sales Regulations and Data Protection Rules (together the “Terms”). It is strongly recommended that you read these documents and familiarise yourself with their contents. On the Ticket Application Form you will be asked to indicate that you agree to be unconditionally bound by these Terms, if you do not do this FIFA will be unable to accept your application.

9. Distribution of Tickets

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Tickets will not be distributed by post. Tickets may only be collected in South Africa.

Successful members will be instructed to use the payment card used in their application to collect all the tickets in their group. If the payment card that you used expires prior to September 2010, or is lost or stolen, you must update your payment card details via the ’my account’ section of FIFA website.

Tickets can be collected from the official ticket collection points in each of the nine host cities from April 2010. The details of these collection points will be communicated closer to the time.

Who can collect the Tickets?
The lead member of your group must be the person who collects the Tickets. It is essential that they have the payment card used to pay for the Tickets as well as another form of identification (e.g. a passport).

Can all tickets be collected at the same time?
Yes, all group stage tickets allocated within your group can be collected the first time you visit a FIFA ticket centre. Should England qualify for the knock-out stages, ticket collections will be processed on a match by match basis.

Please check your tickets upon collection in South Africa to ensure that the details are correct. Successful applicants are responsible for checking that matches will take place at the times and venues stated on the tickets. You are responsible for your tickets once collected. The FA will take no responsibility for tickets that are lost, stolen or damaged. There will be no facility to provide duplicate or replacement tickets under any circumstances.

10. Travel & Passports

South African Immigration Laws
Before travelling, members should ensure their passport is valid for their entire stay in South Africa. Full details of passport regulations can be found at http://www.fco.gov.uk/.

Identification
FIFA has indicated that they will carry out ID checks on fans collecting tickets in South Africa. Full details will be provided to members as soon as they are available.

Thomson Sport - Official World Cup Travel
For details of the official englandfans travel packages provided by Thomson Sport please visit their website.

Additionally FIFA has also allocated a number of match tickets to carefully selected tour operators. These operators, including Thomson Sport, are authorised by FIFA to provide accommodation, transportation and other travel services, together with match tickets to all England fans.

Thomson Sport have travel packages available which include guaranteed access to tickets for each of England’s matches. Please note that the tickets available with Thomson packages are not taken from The FA’s ticket allocation.

To find out more or secure a place on one of Thomson’s Authorised Travel Packages, visit www.thomsonsport.com.

Latest World Cup FAQs 4/12/09


Should members apply for extra tickets through the next FIFA ticketing stage starting on the 5th December as well as applying for tickets through englandfans+?
In line with FIFA’s guidelines you will not be able to purchase England tickets in both FIFA’s general sale and the englandfans+ application. Both applications may be cancelled by FIFA. Additionally, you cannot exceed the 7 match limit according to FIFA’s ticketing terms and conditions. We would, therefore, advise applying through the englandfans+ application in the first instance.

Can more than one member use the same e-mail address to apply for tickets?
No – FIFA’s ticket system will not allow for duplicate e-mail addresses. We have contacted all members who are sharing the same address and advised them to update their details ASAP to ensure they do not have problems accessing the online application.


How will knock out stage tickets be allocated, won’t the venues/allocation sizes depend on where we finish in the group?
FIFA will announce the allocations for knock out matches at the same time as they announce group stage allocations. We will receive 8% of the average saleable capacity of all the stadiums to be used in each specific knock-out stage. Therefore we will be able to allocate tickets for knock out matches at the same time as the group stage allocations are done.

I’ve already got a FIFA account, can I use this same account to apply for England tickets through englandfans+?
No - you will need to use your englandfans details to set up an account on the FIFA/englandfans application page.

I‘ve purchased tickets with my credit card through FIFA, can I still use the same card now for my englandfans+ application?
FIFA have confirmed that you will be able to use the same credit card more than once – as long you have the funds available.

Can a debit card be used as the payment card?
Yes - though only Visa debit - the other cards they will accept are Mastercard or Visa. The FIFA system does not accept Visa Electron or American Express.

When will payment be taken by FIFA?
We have been advised by FIFA that payment for any tickets allocated will be taken shortly after the 18th January 2010. This is the provisional date by which FIFA are planning to start communicating the allocation results for all 32 participating associations.

How will the price categories of tickets be allocated? Will members in the 70% group be at an advantage to be allocated Cat 3 tickets?
FIFA asks fans to specify the highest priced ticket they are willing to buy if their application is successful. You may be guaranteed tickets because of your caps total, but as with previous tournaments this does not guarantee a specific price. We will allocate tickets in accordance with the caps system and prices will then be allocated by ballot to everyone who was successful. Some members may only select the lowest priced tickets but this is a risky strategy as they may miss out if there are not enough category 3 tickets to go around. To avoid missing out FIFA advise selecting the highest priced ticket you are willing to purchase and then ticking the relevant box on the form to say that you will accept tickets priced below that price. Members who only want the highest price tickets should do the same, as again there may not be enough to go around if everyone only selects the highest price.

What is the situation with the 7 match limit and getting England tickets through the FA if we've already bought tickets through FIFA?
FIFA have set a limit that allows fans to apply for 4 tickets per household for up to 7 matches. The implication is that members who have already purchased tickets through FIFA and wish to apply through englandfans may now exceed the FIFA household limit. We have raised these points with FIFA and specifically asked what these members need to do next. FIFA have said that they will shortly confirm their policy on ticket cancellations, resale or transfers. In the meantime, it will be useful to establish how many members will be affected by the household limit, so I’d ask anyone who has already secured tickets to let us know via the ‘contact us’ section. It would be helpful to know the following: How many matches have tickets already been bought for and the number of England matches you would wish to apply for? Members will still be able to apply for tickets as normal through englandfans, however we would hope to have a definitive answer from FIFA before the allocation process starts on the 14th January 2010.

Will the group leader be able to pick up tickets for the rest of the group in SA or will they all have to collect in person?
Yes, the group leader will be able to collect tickets allocated to his/her whole group in one visit. Please note that some members may be asked to collect their tickets in person from the englandfans offices in SA in accordance with the membership rules.

See below this is official fans allocation - There will be many more out there who have applied directly through FIFA

Think this will explain all - I am fortunate enought to be in the top 70% so have qualified for a ticket for every round including the final - To do the whole trip including flights, hotels travel and tickets plus spending money would cosr about 8k I reckon - I am fortunate enough to have a ticket for the final should they get there but with prices see below and flights and hotels that will come close to 3k.

I know of members who have passed all the strict guidelines for getting into the england fans scheme and yet are still getting turned away from the airport due to passed convictions - seems the old bill are clamping down heavily - mind you not sure you would want to kick off out there anyway

World Cup Ticket Guide
Wednesday, 25 November 2009.

Here is a complete guide to the englandfans+ ticket online application process for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

FIFA will open the ticket website on Sunday 6th December 2009 and this will remain open until midday Wednesday 13th January 2010.

For this tournament, all participating nations will be using the FIFA ticketing website to process applications, additionally payments will be taken directly by FIFA and tickets will be distributed in South Africa via the FIFA ticket centres.

Please note there are several key changes to the ticket application process since England last participated in a World Cup.

These key changes include:

• Applications will be managed via the FIFA ticketing website.
• Members must use a unique e-mail address for each group application.
• Only one payment card can be specified for each group application.
• There is a strict limit of 4 tickets per household.
• It will not be possible to cancel applications after the application deadline on 13 January 2010
• Once the allocation process has been completed, unsuccessful members will be able to pay in advance for tickets that may come available via returns.

Please note: When applying you must make sure that the e-mail address listed for you on the FIFA system is correct as this is the address that FIFA will use to notify you of your allocation result and forward collection details.

Click Here to access the englandfans section of FIFA World Cup Application website, you will first be prompted to ‘Create a New Account’. Once you have setup your FIFA account you will then be taken to the application section.

Applying for all matches + 3rd/4th Playoff
Members who wish to apply for 7 matches and the 3rd/4th Play-off will need to register for the 3rd/4th play off directly through englandfans. As the FIFA system will only allow for a maximum of 7 matches.

For those wishing to apply for the 3rd/4th play off match separately click here. If you wish to register for less than 7 matches including the 3rd/4th Play off then please apply as normal.

Click here for the latest World Cup FAQs.


1. How will Tickets be allocated?

The FA’s ticket allocation has been set at 12% of the Stadium’s saleable capacity for our group stage matches and 8% for subsequent knock-out matches. We have made representations to FIFA and asked to be allocated more tickets if any become available. We will update members if this situation arises.

englandfans+ tickets
• 70% will be allocated via the loyalty system, i.e. they will made available to members with the most number of caps from those that apply.
• 20% will be balloted to members who have missed out on the 70% allocation. However, the members eligible for this ballot will be limited to those who have attended at least five matches, including at least one away match, in the period between August 2008 and November 2009 inclusive.
• 10% will be balloted to all members who missed out in the 70% allocation and the 20% ballot.
• No tickets will be allocated to members who have not attended a single match (home or away) in theperiod between August 2008 and November 2009 inclusive.

The ticket application process for englandfans+ members will allow members to apply for one ticket per England match.

The ticket allocation for each of England’s possible games at the tournament will be dealt with on an individual basis, with separate ballots for each game.

Tickets will be allocated in accordance with the loyalty 'caps' system.

Please note: Caps awarded from August 2006 until November 2009 will be included for the allocation of World Cup tickets. However the 20%/10% allocation details shown in this section only include caps from this campaign.

Your current caps total can be viewed in the 'my englandfans' section of the englandfans website.

To maximise the number of tickets available to members of englandfans, people who have already secured England tickets through the FIFA general public sale will not be able to apply for additional tickets to the same matches through englandfans.

Additionally, if you have secured match tickets for another team playing on the same day as England, you will be ineligible to apply for tickets for that respective England match.

The Football Family
FIFA have set aside 700 tickets for the Football Families of each participating nation. These tickets will be situated outside the englandfans section. To ensure as many members of englandfans as possible are successful in obtaining tickets, we will again keep the number of tickets allocated to the Football Family to a minimum, indeed our Football Family Allocations are far, far lower than the allocations made to similar groups by other federations.

As you may know, The FA is committed to providing a small allocation of tickets to members of our Football Family. This is made up of organisations that help with the running of English football.

For England matches, the football family includes:
• England Players
• The five FA Partners (sponsors)
• Premier League and Football League Clubs
• County FA's

The allocation of football family tickets is conducted by The FA and in most cases done so via a ballot. For example, Football League Club’s will be able to submit an application for tickets and will not be guaranteed tickets.

The FA also allocates tickets to the players and their families, however for obvious reasons this allocation is fixed and not done so via a ballot. Additionally, The FA is contractually obliged to allocate a small number of tickets to each of our main sponsors.

World Cup Allocation sizes
We have yet to receive the exact allocation of tickets available to us for each match. However, as soon as we receive this information we will post it on the englandfans website.


2. Tickets for Knock-Out Matches

Please note you can only obtain tickets for matches that England are playing in. If England are knocked out, you will not be able to get tickets for any other matches in the tournament through englandfans

3. How much will tickets cost?

Ticket prices for matches, set by FIFA in US Dollars, are as follows:

Matches
Cat 1
Cat 2
Cat 3
Wheelchair

Opening Match (1)
$495/£296
$330/£197
$220/£132
$77/£46

Group Matches (2-48)
$176/£105
$132/£79
$88/£53
$22/£13

Round of 16 (49-56)
$220/£132
$165/£99
$110/£66
$55/£33

Quarter Finals (57-60)
$330£197
$220/£132
$165/£99
$83/£50

Semi Finals (61-62)
$660/£395
$440/£263
$275/£165
$110/£66

3/4 Place Match
$330/£197
$220/£132
$165/£99
$83/£50

Final (64)
$990/£592
$660/£395
$440/£263
$165/£99


To cover the cost of the administration of your World Cup 2010 tickets, FIFA have applied a flat 10% booking fee (included above) to all tickets purchased via participating nations.

US Dollar/Sterling conversions have been included for reference only, please note that FIFA will be using US Dollar when processing transactions.

Source: http://www.xe.com/. Spot rate Wednesday 25 Nov 2009: $0.59 to £1

4. How do I apply for tickets?

Members will be required to access an online application form on the FIFA ticketing website specifically for our supporter’s allocation. Only englandfans+ members will be eligible to create an account in the FIFA system.

Visit the FIFA Application form to request the tickets you wish to purchase. The category of any tickets you will get will be based on how you fill in the form, so it’s important you fill it out carefully. The form must be completed by midday on Wednesday 13th January 2010 at the latest. Applications will not be accepted by FIFA after this date.

Please make sure you complete the questions on the form, and please note that due to strict deadlines imposed by FIFA any incomplete forms will not be accepted.

You will be required to provide the following information:
1. FAN Number and date of birth
2. Matches and ticket categories* you wish to apply for
3. Credit/Debit card details
4. Passport number
5. A unique e-mail address that has not already been used by another member.
6. If you are applying as a group, the Names, Dates of Birth, Passport numbers and FAN numbers of the members you wish to apply with.
*Please indicate the highest priced ticket category for each match that you are prepared to purchase. If you are allocated a ticket, but at a price higher than you have specified, you will not be charged for this ticket and it will be cancelled.


We expect all our games to be over-subscribed. If you fall into the top 70% based on the number of caps you have, you will be placed into a ballot to determine the category of ticket you are allocated.

If you do not fall into the top 70% you will be placed in an initial ballot to determine if you will be allocated a ticket and then a second ballot to determine the category of ticket.

Top cappers are reminded that it is not possible to guarantee tickets at the lowest category, if you are allocated a ticket in the 70% but only select the cheapest category you may miss out on tickets altogether depending on the allocation we receive.

We would ask you to check the individual category split per match as soon as it is made available.

You will be able to amend your application once it has been submitted, provided you access the FIFA ticketing site before the application deadline.

Once the application has closed, FIFA will pass details of all the applications received to The FA, we will then complete our allocation process in accordance with the englandfans loyalty system.

Once the ballots have been completed, FIFA will e-mail members their allocation result and deduct payment from the payment card on each successful application.

It is expected that the communication of the results will be completed by the end of January 2010 at the latest. Please note The FA/englandfans will not be able to advise anyone before this time.

Disabled Members
For the World Cup we will only receive an allocation of tickets for those members who require wheelchair access. Tickets for the wheelchair section will be allocated in accordance to the 70/20/10 split should demand exceed supply.
Those wishing to apply for tickets in the wheelchair section need to ensure they complete the relevant section of the FIFA online application form.

Those members who are allocated a ticket in the wheelchair section can also apply for ticket for a personal assistant. Members who are applying for tickets for wheelchair access need to include the following details for their personal assistant on the application form.

- First Name and Surname
- FAN number (if applicable)
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number




5. How do I know that my application has been received?



You will be able to check your application status via the FIFA website.


6. How do I pay for tickets?

Any tickets you are allocated, including those for the knock-out stages, MUST be paid for in advance. Payment will be taken directly by FIFA when they confirm any ticket allocations to successful applicants. No money will be taken before this date.

If FIFA cannot take payment on the specified date due to limited funds in the account, they will be unable to process the application and it will therefore be cancelled.

Ticket Refunds
If England do not qualify for games that you have bought tickets for, you will receive a refund shortly after the Tournament has finished. Full details of how this process will work will be provided to those members who are allocated tickets.

Cancellations
If you need to cancel your application, you must do so before the application deadline, FIFA will not accept cancellations after the application process has been completed.

Advance Ticket Request Programme
The Advanced Ticket Request Programme (ATRP) is exclusively for supporters who have successfully been awarded at least one ticket but who wish to register and pay for tickets that may become available for matches played by England for the Round of 16 onwards, subject to availability. For more details click here.

7. How do I apply as part of a group?

FIFA guidelines state that you can book in groups of up to four members.

You will need to choose a lead member for your group. The lead member should be the first FAN number you enter into the form. The Lead Member will be considered responsible for their group’s application. Please keep a record of whom the lead member of your group is.

Everyone in the same group can only select the same ticket categories.
If you are in a group the lead member has to apply for all the matches selected on the application, whereas individual group members can apply for fewer matches. However the matches that they do apply for have to use the same price category choices as the lead member.

For example: If the lead member applies for three group matches, each group member only has to apply for at least one of those matches.

If the members in your group have different caps levels which are split over the guaranteed application level, the following will happen:

- You’ll be linked with a group application number.
- Members with the requisite number of caps to be guaranteed tickets will have their tickets allocated automatically.
- The remaining members will be put into the ballot as one entry.
- If the remaining members are successful in the ballot, they will be linked back to their group for the allocation of their tickets

If FIFA receive more than one application from you e.g. as an individual and as a group member FIFA will cancel both applications.


8. What are the Terms and Conditions of sale?

All tickets are subject to FIFA’s General Ticket Terms and Conditions, Ticket Sales Regulations and Data Protection Rules (together the “Terms”). It is strongly recommended that you read these documents and familiarise yourself with their contents. On the Ticket Application Form you will be asked to indicate that you agree to be unconditionally bound by these Terms, if you do not do this FIFA will be unable to accept your application.

9. Distribution of Tickets

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Tickets will not be distributed by post. Tickets may only be collected in South Africa.

Successful members will be instructed to use the payment card used in their application to collect all the tickets in their group. If the payment card that you used expires prior to September 2010, or is lost or stolen, you must update your payment card details via the ’my account’ section of FIFA website.

Tickets can be collected from the official ticket collection points in each of the nine host cities from April 2010. The details of these collection points will be communicated closer to the time.

Who can collect the Tickets?
The lead member of your group must be the person who collects the Tickets. It is essential that they have the payment card used to pay for the Tickets as well as another form of identification (e.g. a passport).

Can all tickets be collected at the same time?
Yes, all group stage tickets allocated within your group can be collected the first time you visit a FIFA ticket centre. Should England qualify for the knock-out stages, ticket collections will be processed on a match by match basis.

Please check your tickets upon collection in South Africa to ensure that the details are correct. Successful applicants are responsible for checking that matches will take place at the times and venues stated on the tickets. You are responsible for your tickets once collected. The FA will take no responsibility for tickets that are lost, stolen or damaged. There will be no facility to provide duplicate or replacement tickets under any circumstances.

10. Travel & Passports

South African Immigration Laws
Before travelling, members should ensure their passport is valid for their entire stay in South Africa. Full details of passport regulations can be found at http://www.fco.gov.uk/.

Identification
FIFA has indicated that they will carry out ID checks on fans collecting tickets in South Africa. Full details will be provided to members as soon as they are available.

Thomson Sport - Official World Cup Travel
For details of the official englandfans travel packages provided by Thomson Sport please visit their website.

Additionally FIFA has also allocated a number of match tickets to carefully selected tour operators. These operators, including Thomson Sport, are authorised by FIFA to provide accommodation, transportation and other travel services, together with match tickets to all England fans.

Thomson Sport have travel packages available which include guaranteed access to tickets for each of England’s matches. Please note that the tickets available with Thomson packages are not taken from The FA’s ticket allocation.

To find out more or secure a place on one of Thomson’s Authorised Travel Packages, visit http://www.thomsonsport.com.

Latest World Cup FAQs 4/12/09


Should members apply for extra tickets through the next FIFA ticketing stage starting on the 5th December as well as applying for tickets through englandfans+?
In line with FIFA’s guidelines you will not be able to purchase England tickets in both FIFA’s general sale and the englandfans+ application. Both applications may be cancelled by FIFA. Additionally, you cannot exceed the 7 match limit according to FIFA’s ticketing terms and conditions. We would, therefore, advise applying through the englandfans+ application in the first instance.

Can more than one member use the same e-mail address to apply for tickets?
No – FIFA’s ticket system will not allow for duplicate e-mail addresses. We have contacted all members who are sharing the same address and advised them to update their details ASAP to ensure they do not have problems accessing the online application.


How will knock out stage tickets be allocated, won’t the venues/allocation sizes depend on where we finish in the group?
FIFA will announce the allocations for knock out matches at the same time as they announce group stage allocations. We will receive 8% of the average saleable capacity of all the stadiums to be used in each specific knock-out stage. Therefore we will be able to allocate tickets for knock out matches at the same time as the group stage allocations are done.

I’ve already got a FIFA account, can I use this same account to apply for England tickets through englandfans+?
No - you will need to use your englandfans details to set up an account on the FIFA/englandfans application page.

I‘ve purchased tickets with my credit card through FIFA, can I still use the same card now for my englandfans+ application?
FIFA have confirmed that you will be able to use the same credit card more than once – as long you have the funds available.

Can a debit card be used as the payment card?
Yes - though only Visa debit - the other cards they will accept are Mastercard or Visa. The FIFA system does not accept Visa Electron or American Express.

When will payment be taken by FIFA?
We have been advised by FIFA that payment for any tickets allocated will be taken shortly after the 18th January 2010. This is the provisional date by which FIFA are planning to start communicating the allocation results for all 32 participating associations.

How will the price categories of tickets be allocated? Will members in the 70% group be at an advantage to be allocated Cat 3 tickets?
FIFA asks fans to specify the highest priced ticket they are willing to buy if their application is successful. You may be guaranteed tickets because of your caps total, but as with previous tournaments this does not guarantee a specific price. We will allocate tickets in accordance with the caps system and prices will then be allocated by ballot to everyone who was successful. Some members may only select the lowest priced tickets but this is a risky strategy as they may miss out if there are not enough category 3 tickets to go around. To avoid missing out FIFA advise selecting the highest priced ticket you are willing to purchase and then ticking the relevant box on the form to say that you will accept tickets priced below that price. Members who only want the highest price tickets should do the same, as again there may not be enough to go around if everyone only selects the highest price.

What is the situation with the 7 match limit and getting England tickets through the FA if we've already bought tickets through FIFA?
FIFA have set a limit that allows fans to apply for 4 tickets per household for up to 7 matches. The implication is that members who have already purchased tickets through FIFA and wish to apply through englandfans may now exceed the FIFA household limit. We have raised these points with FIFA and specifically asked what these members need to do next. FIFA have said that they will shortly confirm their policy on ticket cancellations, resale or transfers. In the meantime, it will be useful to establish how many members will be affected by the household limit, so I’d ask anyone who has already secured tickets to let us know via the ‘contact us’ section. It would be helpful to know the following: How many matches have tickets already been bought for and the number of England matches you would wish to apply for? Members will still be able to apply for tickets as normal through englandfans, however we would hope to have a definitive answer from FIFA before the allocation process starts on the 14th January 2010.

Will the group leader be able to pick up tickets for the rest of the group in SA or will they all have to collect in person?
Yes, the group leader will be able to collect tickets allocated to his/her whole group in one visit. Please note that some members may be asked to collect their tickets in person from the englandfans offices in SA in accordance with the membership rules.

The award for the longest ever post goes too..

Test you on it later - Thats was just from the English FA - Should have seen what I had to do from FIFA when applying - Bet your all glad Wales dont get there sometimes

bloody hell what a long one ! (not the first time ive heard that) hands up how many people actually read it all ?

I had to - They always say be careful of the small print

:lol:

Test you on it later - Thats was just from the English FA - Should have seen what I had to do from FIFA when applying - Bet your all glad Wales dont get there sometimes

so are you going out there then

Just out for the final if they get there - Fly out Wednesday and will come back on the monday but having to fly via Doha as direct flights are ridiculous plus you cant book anything until you know for certain they have got there as airlines are not doing refunds

As you know of course I want England to beat The USA(I will get hammered now ), but Shocked/Stunned that England have only sold 6,000 Tickets for todays match and The USA where football means means virtually nothing to them have Sold 8,000 tickets. Maybe the neutrals will Support England ?
Where is Englands Great Support ? Is it because nearly 4,000 are on Bans and England now have a different type of Supporter and prob will appear like glory hunters if England go further in the tournament ?

Lets hope the smug bunch of over rated english cocks get beat!!!

COME ON U S A !!!!!!!!