FAI hoping for 20,000 fans at September World Cup qualifiers

The association hopes government will greenlight attendance at Azerbaijan and Serbia ties

General view of the Aviva Stadium

The FAI is hoping for the green light from the Government to permit up to 20,000 fans into Aviva Stadium for the World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Serbia in September.

With an expectation that Friday's announcement will facilitate at least 30,000 attending GAA and hurling All-Ireland finals at Croke Park in late August, football is seeking similar allowances. Travel restrictions during the pandemic, coupled with the Aviva Stadium being closed to fans, kept supporters out of Stephen Kenny’s first 11 matches at the helm.