Now England face World Cup empty seats embarrassment: Hundreds of tickets still available - with sky-high prices starting at £648 - for opening game against Croatia despite FIFA's 'unprecedented demand' boast
The opening night of the tournament was marred by large swathes of empty seats at South Korea's match with Czechia in Guadalajara - and this could be the case for several other games.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 12, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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