Posted on 4th December 2009
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Excitement is building, the draw’s just taken place and we’re frantically typing and trying to keep up! We’ve focused primarily on England’s draw and ramifications so if you want to see the wider draw and fixture list visit the FIFA link at the bottom of this page.
Remember too our Fans’ Guide to South Africa was also launched today. By the fans, for the fans the website is a crucial resource for any England fans heading out to South Africa.
England will play:
England fans should still remember that, regardless of the final group draw, the main priority is to get booking now, do not turn up on spec as hotel prices will be through the roof! This isn’t Germany 2006.
Check out our detailed FA guide to World Cup ticketing here.
See FIFA’s site for the full draw.
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Ahead of the World Cup in Russia this summer your Free Lions team have been feverishly beavering away getting the lowdown on all the potential venues England fans could end up in. In what could be described at best as a tense political climate, it’s arguably more important than ever that fans are informed before they follow England to this summer’s tournament.
Most fans heading out to the tournament this year will have already purchased their 2018 World Cup tickets, whether you are supporting England, indulging in some football tourism by taking in some other games, or a bit of both. With your tickets in the bag your planning for Russia is likely to be in full swing. So with the tournament less than 100 days away what’s next for travelling supporters?
The FSF appeared before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee in Parliament this this week to discuss this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
As preparations for the World Cup continue, the latest in our series of blogs ahead of the tournament looks at the issues faced by LGBT+ fans who are thinking of heading out to the World Cup in Russia. We have pulled together the following advice and information in partnership with various LGBT+ supporter groups and Stonewall, to ensure fans are aware of the issues they may face at the tournament this summer.
