It follows extensive FA lobbying of FIFA and the German Local Organising Committee on behalf of the fans.

The FA's original allocation was 8% of the saleable capacity of the stadiums in which England will play.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's team play Paraguay in Frankfurt on 10 June, Trinidad & Tobago in Nuremberg on 15 June, and Sweden in Cologne on 20 June.

As with the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004, tickets will be sold to members of the official England supporters club, englandfans, and will not go on general sale.

FA Chief Executive Brian Barwick said: "This is great news for England fans and the result of intensive lobbying by The FA. The England team enjoys unrivalled travelling support and we were determined to do everything we could to increase our allocation for englandfans members.

"England supporters have made a hugely positive contribution to the last two major tournaments we have played in, and we look forward to a fantastic World Cup in Germany."