According to British media reports, over 40,000 English fans have flocked to Dusseldorf, the venue for the Euro 2024 quarter-final clash between England and Switzerland. However, only 6,700 tickets were allocated to English fans, meaning the vast majority will have to watch from outside the stadium. The good news is that alcohol is allowed in the city.
Dusseldorf’s stadium, the venue for the England-Switzerland quarter-final, has a capacity of 47,000. UEFA allocated only 7,000 tickets to English fans and 6,700 to Swiss fans, which has already sparked dissatisfaction among fans from both countries.
Of course, most of the Euro 2024 tickets have been pre-sold, and there are also sponsors’ ticket allocations. However, pre-sold tickets are not allowed to be resold or refunded, which has also sparked controversy surrounding the Euro 2024 ticketing system.
Despite the lack of tickets, over 40,000 English fans have already arrived in Dusseldorf. Most will be forced to watch the game from outside the stadium or at venues showing the game, including shopping malls and pubs.
However, unlike the match against Serbia, where alcohol consumption was heavily controlled, Dusseldorf does not prohibit alcohol. The city’s old town alone has over 300 bars, so even those without tickets can still enjoy the game and the atmosphere.
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