Interest in the England women’s team is greater than ever after the gold medal on home soil.
For the training match against the USA at Wembley in October, the national team has already sold 65,000 tickets, the “Lionesses” announced on Twitter.
This is despite the fact that it is not yet known if the match will actually take place.
Chloe Kelly stabbed Germany 2-1 in overtime in the European Football Championship final on Sunday and a few minutes later it was clear: England He won her first major championship in 56 years.
The plan now is to take on the world champions USA in an international training match at Wembley on October 7. But for the match to continue, England must first qualify directly for next year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
65,000 tickets sold out
However, most things talk about progress. A draw or win away to Austria on 3 September would suffice. If it doesn’t work out, there is another lifeline at home against Luxembourg on September 6, where a win will make England ready for the World Cup.
If England cannot do that, there will also be play-offs against the other two teams at the beginning of October, which will then face the USA game.
At least fans seem convinced that the toilets will be secured sooner rather than later. On Twitter, Lionesses wrote that 65,000 tickets have already been sold.
“Perfect match for our team”
“It is very exciting to have the opportunity to play the United States at Wembley if we can secure our place in the World Cup first. It will be a perfect match for our team after so many difficult matches at the European Commission. It is good to enjoy the moment,” said national team captain Sarina Wegmann in a statement. But we still have to work to take the next step.”
If England fail to qualify outright, fans who bought tickets will be refunded and a new match against the United States will be scheduled at a later date.