FIFA looks at why opening match seats were empty


JOHANNESBURG (AP) -FIFA is investigating why a section of seats in the Soccer City stadium was unoccupied during the World Cup opening match between South Africa and Mexico.

FIFA spokesman Nicolas Maingot said Saturday that "there was one block that looked empty and our people in ticketing are looking into it.''

The upper tier section was filled by tournament volunteers later in Friday's match, which ended 1-1.

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