Attendance issues arise at Hard Rock Stadium for Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay

As World Cup matches continue, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami experienced noticeable attendance issues during the Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay match. Reports indicated many more empty seats than the official count of 1,714, particularly in the first half. FIFA attributed the gaps to traffic issues caused by a major accident and normal congestion patterns. The number of filled seats improved after halftime, but many thousand remained vacant, raising concerns about the FIFA ticketing policy amid high prices. The scrutiny surrounding attendance figures remains a significant topic as the tournament progresses.

• 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Hard Rock Stadium had empty seats for Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay