Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Summary
Fifa explained that many empty seats seen during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic World Cup match were due to fans standing in the concourses rather than sitting in their seats. The official attendance was 44,985 at the 46,000-seat stadium, based on scanned tickets and verified data, despite some accusations of inflated numbers.Key Facts
- The World Cup match was held at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara with a capacity of 46,000 seats.
- Fifa reported 44,985 attendees based on scanned tickets during the South Korea-Czech Republic game.
- Some fans were standing in concourses instead of sitting, causing visible empty seats.
- There were claims that Fifa exaggerated attendance numbers, but Fifa said figures are verified.
- Ticket prices have fluctuated, and some matches involving smaller teams have many tickets still available below face value.
- Travel and hotel costs are rising, which may make attending the World Cup harder for some fans.
- South Korea had a strong fan presence, while fewer Czech fans attended due to travel challenges.
- The tournament is hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States with 48 teams competing.
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