Bank of Baroda has aligned with the Local Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-17 World Cup and launched an e-ticketing platform for the upcoming tournament in India. The platform, which is also the ticketing gateway, will integrate purchase of passes through various digital modes such as internet banking, debit and credit card facilities, the bank said in a statement. In addition to launching the sales, the bank is also participating in the Mission XI Million Football Festivals and workshops. The theme, ‘Mission XI Million’, is to encourage millions of children across the country to play football, thereby increasing the awareness of the game in the country. The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 will be the first ever FIFA event that India will host. The games will start on 6 October 2017 and will be held at six locations across the country – Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Kochi and Kolkata.
