June 12, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is only a few days old, but the tournament has already generated discussion both on and off the pitch.
While fans have been treated to goals, drama and historic moments, concerns over stadium attendance, ticket pricing, disciplinary records and FIFA regulations have emerged as some of the biggest talking points of the competition’s opening stages.
One of the most noticeable issues so far has been the sight of thousands of empty seats during South Korea’s victory over the Czech Republic.
Television broadcasts showed large sections of vacant red seats inside the stadium, prompting renewed debate over ticket sales and fan engagement at the first-ever 48-team World Cup.
