2018 world cup 1 3m tickets sold 24 hours
You're referring to the incredible demand for tickets to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!
According to FIFA, on September 14, 2017, a record 3.3 million tickets were sold in just 24 hours after the ticket sales window opened. This was the first time that FIFA had sold over 3 million tickets in a single day.
The 2018 World Cup was held from June 14 to July 15, 2018, in 11 cities across Russia. The tournament featured 32 national teams, and the final match was played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where France defeated Croatia 4-2 to win the championship.
The massive demand for tickets was attributed to the growing popularity of the World Cup, as well as the excitement surrounding the tournament's return to Europe after 12 years. The ticket sales process was also made more accessible and convenient, with fans able to purchase tickets online and through various authorized ticket resellers.
The 2018 World Cup was a huge success, with a total of 3.2 million tickets sold during the tournament. It was also the most-watched World Cup in history, with a global audience of over 3.5 billion people tuning in to watch the matches.