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FIFA defends attendance figures for South Korea-Czechia World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:34 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

FIFA defends attendance figures for South Korea-Czechia World Cup match
Summary

FIFA defended the attendance figure of 44,985 for the Group A match between South Korea and Czechia at Estadio Akron during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans expressed skepticism over the figure as photographs circulated showing many empty seats. FIFA stated that their figures are based on tickets scanned, indicating some fans stood in concourses. The statement has drawn criticism from fans who question the transparency of attendance reporting amid ongoing concerns about high ticket prices.

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  • •Match held on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
  • •Final score was South Korea 2, Czechia 1.
  • •FIFA claims attendance based on tickets scanned, not visual counts.
  • •Criticism arises from visual evidence of empty seats during the match.
  • •Issues surrounding ticket pricing have added to fan discontent.
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  • 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA under fire for defending attendance for World Cup match
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FIFA sent out a statement defending the attendance figure for a World Cup match on Thursday night. Fans aren't buying it.

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