FIFA Defends 44,985 Attendance Despite Empty Seats at Korea vs Czechia Game

FIFA says its official attendance is based on tickets scanned, not visual seat counts. It reported 44,985 fans at the South Korea 2-1 win over Czechia in Guadalajara. The governing body explains that many ticket holders chose to watch from concourses. This created the illusion of empty seats on TV despite full scanning records. The incident sparked criticism after cameras showed large empty sections inside Estadio Chivas. Concerns over ticket pricing and unsold tickets have also been raised. High ticket costs remain a hot issue. Some premium World Cup seats are being resold above $500, fueling debate on access for ordinary fans.

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