The stadium is empty for FIFA worldcup 2026 due to trump policies

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has experienced visible empty seats during opening matches, with thousands of vacant spots reported during the South Korea versus Czech Republic game in Guadalajara. FIFA has attributed some empty seats to fans remaining in concourses rather than in their assigned seats, while organizers note that ticket pricing has generated fan complaints and lawsuits. The tournament faces weaker-than-expected demand, though FIFA maintains that overall sales are solid and demand remains high.

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