OREANDA-NEWS During the first phase of ticket sales, 994,617 requests for tickets to the matches of the European Football Championship 2020 in St. Petersburg were left. It is reported by the press service of the organizing committee of the tournament in St. Petersburg.

The first phase of sales began on June 12 and ended on July 12. In total, during the first stage of sales, 19.3 million ticket requests were left, which is a record. Ticket holders will be determined by the results of the draw.

It is noted that approximately 81% of applications for tickets for matches in St. Petersburg came from the Russians. From other countries, most applications were received from England, Germany and Poland.