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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Key takeaways
- South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1
- Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group.
- Football's world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, leading to accusations they exaggerated the number of people in the stadium.
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South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group. A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
Football's world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, leading to accusations they exaggerated the number of people in the stadium.
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