THREE football fan zones in London have sold out in just eight minutes ahead of the Lionesses’ first World Cup final.
Boxpark told PA that 2,500 tickets were rapidly sold across their sites in Shoreditch, Wembley and Croydon following England’s 3-1 win over Australia.
A fan zone at Boxpark Croydon turned into an impromptu dance floor on Wednesday as the Lionesses confirmed their place in the final.
The only person who seemed to be sitting down when the final whistle was heard at the South London venue was a lone Australian at the front of the zone.
Lionesses fans put children on their shoulders, danced on tables and sang football hits following the historic victory.
England manager Sarina Wiegman led the team to European Championship last year and now play Spain in Sunday’s final.
Manager Sarina Wiegman told BBC Sport: “We achieved the final!
“It’s unbelievable, it feels like we won [the tournament] which we didn’t, we just won this game – in an incredible stadium, an away game, the way we played – it was a hard game, but we found a way to win again.
“Australia have had an incredible tournament, they grew into the tournament.
“They had some setbacks, they had to win their last group-stage game and then they got better and better.
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“I just said to [assistant manager] Arjan, having the chance as a coach or a player to make it to two finals is really special.
“I never take anything for granted, but it’s like I’m living in a fairytale or something.”
Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo knocked the co-hosts out after Sam Kerr levelled in the second half.
