Fifa defends World Cup attendance figures after thousands of empty seats spotted on first day (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA defended World Cup attendance figures after reports of empty seats, citing fans standing in concourses. The match in Guadalajara had visible unoccupied seating, prompting questions about ticket pricing. FIFA's dynamic pricing policy has led to high ticket prices and ongoing investigations.

• FIFA defended World Cup attendance figures, stating some fans chose to stand instead of sitting.
• Thousands of empty seats were observed during the South Korea vs Czech Republic match.
• FIFA's dynamic pricing led to high ticket prices, with some final tickets reaching $5,785.