FIFA is at the center of the discussion regarding the reliability of data on the conduct of matches in the World Cup. The reason for the doubts was the fight of Group A between the teams of South Korea and the Czech Republic, which took place early on Friday at the stadium in the Mexican Guadalajara.

The number of spectators at this match was officially announced, amounting to 44,985 people. However, this figure aroused skepticism among observers, and even at the hour of broadcast, thousands of empty seats were clearly visible on the number of photographs along the line.

Having come out of the situation, the world-wide football organization issued an official explanation. Having presented the images as proof, FIFA stated that their statistics are based solely on the verification of operational data” and include all people who are near the stadium area.

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The organization also stated that it is working closely with the administration of the arena in Guadalajara and the ticket sales teams to ensure the absolute accuracy of the published figures.. Why is there a problem with visually empty stands, FIFA has a practical explanation.

Behind these words, a significant part of the patients decided not to sit in the stands:.

“It’s a matter of honor that at the hour of the match in Guadalajara, a few fans with tickets stood in the halls, and did not lose their seats during this match,” representatives of the official body said.

Guess what, New Korea masterminded a comeback against the Czech Republic.