FIFA has revealed that a total of over 1.5 million tickets has been sold so far, at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The world football governing body announced that a huge number of tickets were purchased by Maria Strong, who organised a family outing to the Group G fixture between Italy and Argentina at Auckland’s Eden Park.

FIFA said the outing was organised in celebration of her son, who was celebrating his 12th birthday.

Strong, her husband, and three children were invited to meet FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who offered them the opportunity to attend the remaining matches in the tournament at the Auckland venue.

“It was great to meet the family that has bought the 1,500,000th ticket; they are a family from Auckland with three children and they have a passion for the game,’’ said Infantino.

Strong revealed that the tickets were bought on Sunday Night,  “We purchased the tickets last night and it’s been such a great night, we’re from Botany in Auckland.

“We caught the train in and even though it’s a school night, it’s been amazing and so easy,’’ Strong said.