WORLD CUP 2014: WHY DON’T AFRICANS BUY TICKETS!?
Last Friday, FIFA unveiled the top 10 countries vying for tickets to the 2014 World Cup. The list’s leaders came as no surprise, with Brazil, the United States, England, and France securing prominent positions.
Interestingly, no African nation featured in this ranking, while Canada, despite not qualifying for the tournament, made the list. This occurrence coincided with a surge in ticket sales on the FIFA website, reaching record figures towards the end of last week. One primary explanation for this phenomenon is the exorbitant prices of tickets for attending the upcoming World Cup matches, a concern previously raised by Algerians.
Moreover, reports from Ghana suggest that the government has no plans to subsidize supporters’ travel expenses, while in Cameroon, the steep ticket prices are also deterring fans from attending.
However, a correction later surfaced, revealing the actual top 10 buyers for #CM2014 as follows: Brazil, United States, Colombia, Australia, Argentina, England, Mexico, Chile, France, and Canada. This revised list sheds light on the diverse array of countries eagerly purchasing tickets for the tournament, highlighting the global appeal of the World Cup.
