Overview

• FIFA reports nearly 1.5 million tickets sold and 340,000 fans at the first eight matches of the expanded tournament
• Orlando’s Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns fixture drew just 3,412 supporters in a 25,500-seat stadium
• Paris Saint-Germain’s clash with Atletico Madrid attracted over 80,000 spectators in Pasadena
• FIFA has slashed ticket prices across multiple venues to boost turnout at underfilled matches
• Critics including Danny Mills and domestic leagues argue the competition prioritizes revenue over prestige despite its potential £100 million prize fund