Fifa announces World Cup attendance record amid ticket price controversy (opens original article in a new tab)

Fifa set a new World Cup attendance record with 281,223 fans on a single day, but faced criticism over ticket prices and some empty seats.

• Fifa World Cup attendance reached 281,223 on a single day, breaking the 32-year-old record
• Ticket prices sparked controversy with criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
• Some matches had empty seats, but Fifa stated fans watched from concourses instead of assigned seats
• Argentina, France, and Norway won their opening matches with notable player performances