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World Cup match opens with many empty seats in Guadalajara

NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

World Cup match opens with many empty seats in Guadalajara
Summary

The World Cup officially began in Guadalajara on June 12, featuring a match between South Korea and the Czech Republic at Akron Stadium. Despite an official attendance figure of 44,985, large sections of empty seats were visible throughout the game. FIFA stated that official attendance counts only reflect ticket scans and attendance within the stadium, noting that some ticketed fans opted to stand in concourses. The stadium has a capacity of 45,644, raising questions about attendance perceptions at the event.

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  • •World Cup match held on June 12 in Guadalajara
  • •South Korea faced the Czech Republic
  • •FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985
  • •Stadium capacity is 45,644
  • •Visual assessments showed many empty seats
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  • 8:16 PMNBCSports.com — World Cup opens with "thousands" of empty seats in Guadalajara - NBC Sports
  • 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup opens with "thousands" of empty seats in Guadalajara
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The World Cup has begun, and attendance has become a point of curiosity.

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The World Cup has begun, and attendance has become a point of curiosity.

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