Empty seats at US World Cup opener raise questions over ticket prices (opens original article in a new tab)

Empty seats at the US World Cup opener raised questions about ticket pricing, with high prices and allegations of artificial scarcity as possible factors.

• Empty seats observed at US World Cup opener against Paraguay despite high ticket prices up to $2,735.
• Similar empty seats reported in other early matches, contradicting FIFA's claim of 'unprecedented' demand.
• U.S. legal authorities investigate FIFA over allegations of price inflation and misleading fans through variable pricing strategies.