SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — There appeared to be thousands of empty seats scattered throughout Levi’s Stadium. world cup Saturday’s match between Qatar and Switzerland.
On an unseasonably warm June afternoon by Bay Area standards, the temperature at kickoff was around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius), but many of the empty seats were on the east side of the stadium, which can typically be very hot most of the year.
Swiss fans dressed in bright red blended into the empty red seats.
on friday, FIFA blames empty seats During the World Cup match, Korea and Czech Republic In Guadalajara, fans watched from the concourse.
At NFL games at Levi’s Stadium, spectators often arrive late due to tailgating outside the venue in the heart of Silicon Valley, but that won’t be allowed at World Cup games. A small line formed outside several hours before kickoff on Saturday, allowing for smooth entry.
Levi’s Stadium has a seating capacity of 68,500 for NFL games, but can expand to more than 70,000 for soccer. Brazil and Colombia In the Copa America group match two years ago, the draw was 70,971.
The Santa Clara stadium super bowl Only 4 months ago.
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