World Cup: 1 week to go!

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at 08:46 on Wednesday 06 June 2018

With just one week to go until the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ we would like to provide supporters with a few updates

Ticket dispatch

FIFA advised earlier in the week that they are still dispatching tickets for the tournament. Once a ticket is sent out the lead booker will receive an email confirmation from FIFA (or an SMS) with the tracking details. If, for whatever reason FIFA are unable to deliver tickets to the World Cup, the lead booker will receive an email advising. This email will also contain the 'next step' details for obtaining your tickets in Russia.

FAN ID

FAN IDs are no longer being posted internationally. If you have not ordered your FAN ID you are strongly advised to do so now. Instead of the FAN ID being posted out, supporters will receive an electronic copy which must be printed off and kept with them at all times. This paper copy will allow the ticket holder entry into Russia (together with their passport and migration card). Once in Russia, the FAN ID must be taken to a distribution centre for exchanging for a hard copy. Please be aware that the paper copy FAN ID will not allow you entry into the stadiums in Russia.

Update 9/6/18: Supporters entering or leaving Russia between Monday 4 June- Sunday 15 July now have the right to visa-free transit through the Republic of Belarus with a FAN ID and valid passport. For more information, please visit: http://www.mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/3236511.

Vouchers

Travel Club members are advised that no vouchers are being issued for this tournament. In previous years vouchers were issued for conditional tickets but to reduce the risk of touting or tickets being sold on, vouchers will no longer be issued.

Should England reach the knockout stages of the World Cup, supporters with conditional tickets will be required to collect their tickets in the respective host city. The lead booker will need to be present with the original payment card and those collecting in person will need to bring a form of ID with them.

FCO

Supporters are reminded to keep checking the FCO's 'Be On The Ball' campaign for safety and security advice regarding travel into and around Russia. The website to visit is: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia

ESTC Facebook group

If you're a follower of the Official England Football Team (@EnglandTeam) on Facebook, you can now join the Travel Club Facebook group using your 2018-2020 Travel Club fan number.

The purpose of the Facebook Group is to keep Travel Club members up-to-date with ticket news, squad announcements and safety and security advice when travelling to away games.If you miss any of our emails or don't have access to the website, you can still get all our Travel Club information via the group on your Facebook app. We'll also do our best to respond to any queries Travel Club members may have.

Supporters are advised that we will not accept comments offering or advertising tickets or other products and services for sale or transfer. Any abusive or offensive comments will also be deleted.

The link to join the ESTC Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1646699512082536/

If you don't already follow the Three Lions on Facebook, the link to do so is: https://www.facebook.com/EnglandTeam/

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