Half-Empty World Cup Stadium Sparks Fresh Backlash Over Sky-High Ticket Costs

Huffington Post | 12.06.2026 16:19
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 (Reuters) - FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday’s World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, but swathes of empty seats around the stadium renewed concerns over ticket pricing and demand for the expanded tournament.