In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

[life on mars]

Re: In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

Think the venue has left a sour taste in most folks mouth and who in thier right mind would feel comfortable thier. Its the most unlikely football environment I can think off ??

Stay in CF go to pubs stimulate the economy..

[life on mars]

Re: In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

Going to cost a arm and a leg

And you could end up.having them cut of, f just for kissing yer mate as Bale scores.

[Majorblue]

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I’m giving it a miss.

Been fortunate in that I have gone to quite a few World Cups yet, for many reasons ,this one lacks any real appeal for me.

Will undoubtedly follow on the TV but I tip my hat to all of those making the effort.

It all seems so far removed from my first one (Spain 82) where a few of us decided to go ,only days before, with no tickets, little money and no accommodation.

The only plus in our arrangements was I had an O level in Spanish.
Far more useful would have been a degree in avoiding scousers who lived up to their stereotype in some style .

Korea/ Japan was the best of the lot.

Expensive but what superb hosts those two nations were, on all levels.

[Garth Blue]

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It’ll be interesting on Tuesday as I imagine 99% of fans who’ve booked this trip don’t yet have tickets.

I’m bricking it as I’ve already gone all in and booked flights to Dubai and back, accommodation and three matchday shuttle flights to the tune of £5k for two of us without a guaranteed ticket.

I thought you could not book the shuttle flights until you have a Hayya Card and you can't get a Hayya Card unless you have a ticket?

[fugsyphil]

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Going to cost a arm and a leg

Me n my sister are going,assuming the tickets Hays travel advertised are legit, and yes it cost a bloody fortune!

Thankfully I recently took redundancy and started a new job 3 weeks later so managed to use that

[Blue Tone]

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I thought you could not book the shuttle flights until you have a Hayya Card and you can't get a Hayya Card unless you have a ticket?

I thought that too but have booked matchday shuttles with Qatar Airways from Dubai and back for all 3 games.

I’ve been led to believe that you won’t be able to check in / board unless you have the ticket uploaded onto the Hayya App for the game on the date you’re travelling.
In effect this is your passport / visa to leave Dubai / enter Qatar

I just want to watch Wales play in a World Cup, I have no interest in Qatar which is why I’m not basing myself there.
I went to the WC in Germany in 2006 and it was a global footy love in and I know this won’t be anywhere close to that experience unfortunately but these opportunities may come only once in a lifetime so I’d like to be a part of it just incase.

For the USA and England games we’re flying in around 8hours before KO, catch up with friends in the fan zone and have a beer or two, watch the game and then fly back after full time which will be midnight on the 4am flight
Back in time for breakfast in our hotel in Abu Dhabi then relax by the pool with a few beers as it’s all inclusive.

The Iranian game is out an back the same day, back in time for supper

[Garth Blue]

Re: In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

I thought that too but have booked matchday shuttles with Qatar Airways from Dubai and back for all 3 games.

I’ve been led to believe that you won’t be able to check in / board unless you have the ticket uploaded onto the Hayya App for the game on the date you’re travelling.
In effect this is your passport / visa to leave Dubai / enter Qatar

I just want to watch Wales play in a World Cup, I have no interest in Qatar which is why I’m not basing myself there.
I went to the WC in Germany in 2006 and it was a global footy love in and I know this won’t be anywhere close to that experience unfortunately but these opportunities may come only once in a lifetime so I’d like to be a part of it just incase.

For the USA and England games we’re flying in around 8hours before KO, catch up with friends in the fan zone and have a beer or two, watch the game and then fly back after full time which will be midnight on the 4am flight
Back in time for breakfast in our hotel in Abu Dhabi then relax by the pool with a few beers as it’s all inclusive.

The Iranian game is out an back the same day, back in time for supper

Thanks for that. We are staying in Dubai. Got a nice 5 star hotel on the club floor with access to club lounge and free alcohol for 2 hours every night. So we'll drink as much as we can there. Sharjah is the closer airport for the shuttle. i'll book now.

[Blue Tone]

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Maybe see you out there, are you on the Wales Apostle forum?

[SunderlandBluebird]

Re: In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

I thought that too but have booked matchday shuttles with Qatar Airways from Dubai and back for all 3 games.

I’ve been led to believe that you won’t be able to check in / board unless you have the ticket uploaded onto the Hayya App for the game on the date you’re travelling.
In effect this is your passport / visa to leave Dubai / enter Qatar

I just want to watch Wales play in a World Cup, I have no interest in Qatar which is why I’m not basing myself there.
I went to the WC in Germany in 2006 and it was a global footy love in and I know this won’t be anywhere close to that experience unfortunately but these opportunities may come only once in a lifetime so I’d like to be a part of it just incase.

For the USA and England games we’re flying in around 8hours before KO, catch up with friends in the fan zone and have a beer or two, watch the game and then fly back after full time which will be midnight on the 4am flight
Back in time for breakfast in our hotel in Abu Dhabi then relax by the pool with a few beers as it’s all inclusive.

The Iranian game is out an back the same day, back in time for supper

That's what we're doing, not looking forward to the 4am flight back after the USA game!

Dubai will be ok I think, never had any real interest in going there so an excuse to see it, plus I think it will be enough going on to make it feel like a bit of a WC. It will be the main hub for it imo. Didn't bother with the England game though, Lens was bad enough, the thought of a shuttle flight in and out after being knocked out by them was enough to put me off but fingers crossed that won't be the case!

[JamesWales]

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I normally make an effort to go to world cups and european championships even if it's just a holiday with random games.

Haven't given this one a second thought, it doesn't appeal at all.

Since Wales qualified, I've said I'd consider it if there was a 3-4 day break with flights and tickets for under a grand. But thats not going to happen, and even then thats a shit load of money.

Euro 2016 I got the eurostar and stayed in hostels, probably cost £150.

[goats]

Re: In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

I’m giving it a miss.

Been fortunate in that I have gone to quite a few World Cups yet, for many reasons ,this one lacks any real appeal for me.

Will undoubtedly follow on the TV but I tip my hat to all of those making the effort.

It all seems so far removed from my first one (Spain 82) where a few of us decided to go ,only days before, with no tickets, little money and no accommodation.

The only plus in our arrangements was I had an O level in Spanish.
Far more useful would have been a degree in avoiding scousers who lived up to their stereotype in some style .

Korea/ Japan was the best of the lot.

Expensive but what superb hosts those two nations were, on all levels.

Going away on a whim…..those were the days

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: In nobody actually going to the World Cup ?

My Brother got a ticket.
I'm in a general que...taking ages.

[ABLUEBIRD]

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My Brother got a ticket.
I'm in a general que...taking ages.

I got in and bought tickets within 2 hours , some of my mates are still in queue 8 hours later!!! Got tickets for Iran and England games

[ryder bluebird]

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Having gone to the World Cup in Brazil and loved it, my friends and myself decided as soon as the location was announed, that for all sorts of reasons, not least the human rights record there, that we weren't going. Haven't seen anything to change our minds. Very sorry to miss Wales in the World Cup, but some things are much more important than football.

Was so disappointed that some of the major countries didn't decide to boycot the compatition. I guess money overrides everthing.

[Blue Tone]

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I got in within an hour and got -
USA - 4 x Cat 3
Iran - 4 x Cat 2
England - 2 x Cat 2 (the wives don’t fancy going and prefer a day by the pool:hehe:)

All through the public portal not the FAW
I’m reading horror stories on tha Apostle forum, apparently Iran tickets sold out on the public portal !!!!