Javier Ceppi News
The cumulative total as of now stands at 1,007,396.
The previous record of 1,230,976 was set in the very first edition in China in 1985.
Besides infrastructure, which has come a long way, Ceppi said millions of Indians taking to the sport will be another legacy of the tournament.
The programme aims to reach out to people over 18 years, from a variety of backgrounds and involve them in the World Cup.
"Imagine that football has now become the sport of choice of 2000 schools in 14 states, so the potential is enormous. We are changing the landscape of football and sport in India."
Tournament director Javier Ceppi says India have been waiting for this moment for so long. He however did not reveal the exact price of the tickets which would be launched mid-May.
The U17 World Cup is scheduled to be held from October 6-28 and the matches are to held in Navi Mumbai, Goa, New Delhi, Guwahati, Kochi and Kolkata.
Yuva Bharati Krirangan will become the top stadium in India in future, says FIFA official.
India's Navi Mumbai is one of the six provisional venues for hosting the 17th edition of the tournament.
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