FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA blamed empty seats at a World Cup match in Guadalajara on fans standing in concourses instead of their seats, while Toronto Stadium had some empty spots despite being nearly full. FIFA also faced criticism for record-high ticket prices.

• FIFA attributed empty seats at the World Cup match in Guadalajara to fans watching from concourses instead of their assigned seats.
• Toronto Stadium had some empty seats despite being nearly full, with temporary seating added to meet FIFA's minimum standards.
• FIFA set record-high ticket prices using dynamic pricing, which has drawn criticism for reaching five-figure list prices.