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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

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.

June 12, 2026 at 08:26 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match."

— Gianni Infantino , Executive

"Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match."

— Fifa , Executive

"South Korea played a game they could win."

— Hwang In-beom , Athlete

"South Korea played a better game than the Czech Republic."

— Oh Hyeon-gyu , Athlete

"Ticket prices were on a par with other major sporting events."

— Gianni Infantino , Executive

"Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match."

— Gianni Infantino , Executive

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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
BBC Newsvia rss

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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Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
Associated Pressvia ai

South Korea secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening World Cup match, with Hwang In-beom scoring and assisting in the decisive goals.

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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Yahoo Sportsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

FIFA reports that empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match were due to fans standing in concourses rather than sitting in their assigned seats.

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South Korea's K-Drama Comeback Stuns Czech Republic
Chosun Ilbovia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

International fans praised South Korea's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic, highlighting the team's technique and contrasting styles.

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Fans blame ticket price hike for empty seats at S Korea-Czechia match
The Daily Starvia ai 1 quote 1 person

High ticket prices are cited by fans as the reason for numerous empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic World Cup match in Guadalajara.

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FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses
FOX Sportsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

FIFA explains that empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match were due to fans watching from concourses instead of their assigned seats.

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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Yahoo Sportsvia ai

FIFA states that empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match were caused by fans remaining on concourses rather than sitting in their assigned seats.

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The Washington Postvia ai

FIFA attributes the empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match in Guadalajara to fans watching from concourses instead of their assigned seats.

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NDTVvia ai

FIFA explains that empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match were due to fans standing in concourses rather than occupying their assigned seats.

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World Cup opens with 'thousands' of empty seats in Guadalajara
NBC Sportsvia ai

Despite FIFA's reported attendance of 44,985, large sections of empty seats were visible during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match in Guadalajara, raising questions about ticket pricing and demand.

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FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses
Associated Pressvia ai 1 quote 1 person

FIFA attributes visible empty seats during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match in Guadalajara to fans congregating in concourses rather than occupying their assigned seats.

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