FIFA cites concourse-watching fans to explain empty World Cup seats
TL;DR
FIFA pushed back on viral images of empty seats at a Guadalajara World Cup match, saying the official attendance figure was accurate and that several ticketed fans were seen standing in concourses rather than in their seats, which created the appearance of vacant sections despite a near-capacity crowd. The piece also touches on ticket prices and related scrutiny surrounding the tournament.
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