The ticket launch, which was attended by Chuck Blazer, Member of the FIFA Executive Committee and Chairman of the FIFA Club World Cup Organising Committee, received a very positive reaction from the general public, especially for the affordable pricing structure which is being offered to make the tournament accessible to a wide range of fans.

Following the launch, sales figures have been very encouraging, particularly for the semi-finals and final.  These sales have come from local fans, as well as international fans predominantly from Spain and Argentina, where a number of supporters of FC Barcelona and Estudiantes de La Plata are already planning their trips to Abu Dhabi in December. 

With two clubs yet to be confirmed for the FIFA Club World Cup, ticket sales for matches involving the qualifiers from the AFC and CAF are expected to intensify when the competing clubs have been determined in November.  FIFA and the UAE FA are however encouraging fans of qualified clubs to act quickly to ensure they secure the category tickets they desire for this prestigious event.

Tickets for the tournament, being held between December 9-19 at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium and Zayed Stadium, can be purchased by logging on to www.FIFA.com/uae2009 or calling +971 2 449 9955.