Empty seats seen at FIFA World Cup 2026 match on opening day, fans question ticket prices

Several empty seats were spotted at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara as South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 on the FIFA World Cup 2026's opening day. Some fans at the stadium blamed the high ticket prices for the rows of empty ​seats and criticised FIFA for their pricing model. Earlier, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended dynamic pricing policy amid criticism.