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Empty seats seen at Canada’s World Cup match amid ticket price issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Empty seats seen at Canada’s World Cup match amid ticket price issues

Summary

Canada’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina took place at BMO Field on June 12. The venue, with a capacity of 44,315, showed hundreds of empty seats, raising concerns over FIFA's ticket pricing, which ranged from $1,645 to $2,240. Similar issues were reported in the tournament's second match, with FIFA facing scrutiny over ticket sales and allegations of price inflation. The New York and New Jersey attorneys general are investigating FIFA's practices, claiming they misled fans about ticket locations and raised prices significantly. FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the pricing strategy but faced backlash over affordability.

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Key Details

•Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup 2026.
•Hundreds of seats empty at BMO Field during the match.
•Ticket prices ranged from $1,645 to $2,240, sparking controversy.
•FIFA faces investigation by New York and New Jersey attorneys general.
•Infantino defends ticket pricing amid ongoing scrutiny.

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7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

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It comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday evening
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