Low attendance marks World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
A World Cup Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium saw a significant lack of fan turnout on Saturday. The crowd was filled with the color red from Swiss fans, as many seats remained empty, causing concerns among organizers. Levi’s Stadium, which can hold up to 70,000 for the event, recorded an official count of fewer than 1,000 empty seats. Ticket prices have been a point of contention, with reports of prices exceeding $1,000, prompting complaints from fans and notable figures, including former President Trump. FIFA has faced criticism over empty seats during matches at this tournament.
- •Match held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on June 13, 2026.
- •Official attendance count indicates less than 1,000 empty seats.
- •High ticket prices criticized by attendees and notable figures.
- •Levi’s Stadium has a capacity of 70,000 for World Cup matches.
- •Previous matches earlier in the tournament also witnessed empty seats.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Sea of red seen in World Cup low fan turnout in Santa Clara
"The color red donned across Saturday afternoon's World Cup Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland.
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