Hard Rock Stadium had empty seats for Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay
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Key Points:
- Concerns about attendance have arisen at the World Cup's Miami matches, with reports of many empty seats at Hard Rock Stadium during the Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay game.
- FIFA attributed the empty seats to late arrivals caused by a major traffic accident on Florida’s turnpike and usual traffic delays.
- Observers noted thousands of empty seats in the first half, which decreased after halftime, but overall attendance appeared lower than the official figures.
- FIFA's ticketing policy has faced criticism recently, particularly regarding high ticket prices.
- Hard Rock Stadium is one of 11 NFL venues hosting World Cup matches.
