FIFA attributes visible empty seats at World Cup match in Guadalajara to fans on concourses.
FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on Thursday, though numerous empty seats were visible. FIFA stated that ticketed fans were standing in concourses rather than in their assigned seats. The discrepancy renewed criticism of FIFA's ticket pricing for the tournament.
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The wires and trade press report FIFA's concourses explanation alongside the attendance figure. NPR and BBC add context about pricing criticism and secondary market availability.
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“As Bay Area hosts World Cup, empty red seats are everywhere at Levi's Stadium”NPR NPR LEFT
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“Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa” · Globe and Mail, BBC, Reuters
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