Fifa release statement after World Cup match sees thousands of empty seats (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA explained empty seats at World Cup match by noting fans stood in concourses, while ticket pricing controversies persist.

• FIFA defended attendance figures by stating some fans stood in concourses instead of assigned seats.
• Thousands of empty seats raised questions about FIFA's ticket pricing policy.
• FIFA cut prices for some matches but 180,000 tickets remained listed on official resale portals.