Fifa claims fans stood in concourses during South Korea versus Czech Republic match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
During the Group A match on June 12, Fifa reported that many fans were seen on concourses instead of occupying their seats, leading to visible empty sections at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Fifa announced an attendance of 44,985 at the nearly full 46,000-seat venue, prompting skepticism regarding the accuracy of their figures amidst ongoing criticism about ticket prices and availability. Czech Republic, playing their first World Cup in 20 years, faced off against South Korea, who clinched a 2-1 victory. The experience and travel demands have raised questions about fan participation and engagement in this expanded 48-team tournament. Discussions about fluctuating ticket prices continue, with thousands still available for purchase.
- •Fifa reported attendance at 44,985 for the match.
- •Empty seats were attributed to fans standing in concourses.
- •Czech Republic plays in the World Cup for the first time in 20 years.
- •South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1.
- •Fluctuating ticket prices have left many unsold prior to matches.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
- 8:26 PMBBC Sport — Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
"Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
"Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:26 PMFans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 8:26 PMFans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
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