FIFA Blames Fans in Concourses for World Cup Empty Seats

FIFA has attributed the empty seats seen during a recent World Cup group stage fixture to fans standing in the concourses instead of occupying their assigned seats. The governing body explained that many ticket holders chose to gather in the concourse areas, where they could access food and beverages, rather than sitting in the stands, creating an illusion of poor attendance. The match between Brazil and Serbia, featuring stars like Neymar and Richarlison, saw several sections of the stadium app...