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FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses

The 2026 Fifa World Cup saw thousands of empty seats at Estadio Akron, where South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in a Group A contest in Guadalajara.
Gianni Infantino defended the dynamic pricing policy before the tournament, comparing the event to the NBA Finals despite controversy over ticket costs.
Recent price cuts for its 104 matches followed reports of 180,000 tickets remaining on resale portals, with standard final tickets reaching $5,785.
Politicians in New York and New Jersey launched a formal investigation into the ticketing process following complaints regarding waiting times and final costs.
Despite Fifa claiming to have received over 500 million booking requests, empty seats in 2026 contrast sharply with these high demand figures.

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FIFA Blames Fans Standing in Stadium Lobby for Empty Seats at World Cup Match in Guadalajara

FIFA has blamed fans standing in the stadium concourse for empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara.

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Empty Seats At South Korea vs Czhecia, World Cup Match In Mexico, FIFA Reacts

FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.

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Wrong Spectator Numbers at the World Cup Game? FIFA Responds to Accusations of Empty Ranks at South Korea Game

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FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans watching from concourses

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FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses

FIFA has blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.

21 hours ago·New York, United States

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