Czechia lost to South Korea 1-2 in their second World Cup match. But more than the result, the world is interested in the empty seats at the stadium in Guadalajara.

What happened?

The World Cup in America has started and Czechia played their second match. However, there were many unoccupied seats at the stadium.

Why is it important?

Low attendance is a problem for FIFA, which is trying to increase interest in football. Czechia is currently in 4th place in the group, with 1 point from 3 matches. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-13 | Czechia - San Marino | 1:0 |

What's next?

Czechia is facing a tough journey, with the third highest number of kilometers of all participants. Their next match is against Croatia on September 26, 2026.

Why are there empty seats?

The ticket prices are high, from $400 to $5,000. This is equivalent to 8,400 to 100,000 Czech crowns. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the prices by saying that there is huge interest in football.

Current situation

Czechia is 8 points behind the group leaders, Mexico. Their current form is LDL, with 2 goals scored and 6 conceded.