While the FIFA World Cup is still months away, exciting news has arrived for football enthusiasts in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has officially announced the sale of World Cup tickets allocated by FIFA, allowing local fans the opportunity to watch their favorite teams live in the stadium.

The World Cup always sparks a unique frenzy in Bangladesh. Despite the national team not competing, the passion of local supporters remains unparalleled.

Excitement is already building across the country as fans gear up to support powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and Portugal.

Application Process and Requirements
The application window opened on Sunday (January 18) and will remain open until January 22. Applicants can collect application forms for 500 BDT from the reception of the BFF House in Motijheel until 4:00 PM daily.

To apply, fans must submit:

• A photocopy of their passport
• Photographs
• A visiting card
• A bank deposit receipt

Each applicant is permitted to apply for a maximum of two tickets.

Ticket Allocation
The BFF has received a total of 330 tickets. The distribution across the tournament phases is as follows:

Match Category	Number of Tickets
Group Stage	162
Knockout Stage	46
Round of 16	44
Quarter-finals	48
Semi-finals	20
Final	10

Pricing Details
Ticket prices have been calculated based on an exchange rate of 125 BDT per USD, including a 5% service charge.

• Group Stage: Prices range from 28,875 BDT (Category 3) to 1,19,500 BDT (Category 1).
• Semi-finals: Category 1 tickets are priced between 3,99,000 BDT and 4,32,500 BDT.
• Final: A Category 1 ticket for the final is priced at 1,139,250 BDT.

The opportunity to witness the world's greatest sporting event live has already triggered a massive wave of enthusiasm among Bangladeshi football fans.