Fifa World Cup match sees thousands of empty seats after ticket price controversy
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The World Cup 2026 match between South Korea and Czech Republic in Guadalajara saw thousands of empty seats, raising concerns over FIFA's ticket pricing strategy.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the dynamic pricing policy, comparing the World Cup's scale to major events like the NBA Finals despite criticism over exorbitant ticket costs.
- Ticket prices have soared, with some reaching up to $5,785 for standard final tickets and even higher for premium seats, leading to over 180,000 unsold tickets on FIFA's resale platforms.
- Politicians in New York and New Jersey have launched investigations into FIFA over allegations of misleading information and confusing online ticket purchasing processes.
- Despite attendance issues, the match atmosphere remained energetic, with South Korea securing a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic.