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Concerns rise over FIFA ticket prices amid World Cup attendance issues

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Concerns rise over FIFA ticket prices amid World Cup attendance issues
Summary

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic on June 11 in Guadalajara. Despite the reported figure, empty seats were noticeable in the 46,000-seat stadium, raising concerns over ticket pricing and demand for the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the pricing strategy, stating that costs are comparable to other major sporting events. Critics argue that prices have surged fivefold since the last World Cup, potentially excluding ordinary fans. FIFA has sold over 6 million tickets for the tournament.

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  • •Match held on June 11 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
  • •South Korea scored 2 goals, Czech Republic scored 1.
  • •FIFA acknowledged strong interest but faces criticism over ticket prices.
  • •High prices reportedly deter ordinary fans from attending.
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  • 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices
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By Natalia Siniawski and Miguel Lo Bianco 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

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