Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's World Cup 2026 opening match had numerous empty seats amid controversy over high ticket prices, with Fifa facing investigations into its pricing practices.

• Canada's World Cup 2026 opening match had many empty seats due to high ticket prices
• Fifa faced scrutiny over ticket pricing practices and allegations of artificially inflating prices
• U.S. attorneys general are investigating Fifa's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup
• Fifa president defended ticket prices by comparing them to costs of other major sports events