FIFA comments on televised images showing large numbers of empty seats at World Cup matches, including scenes from the South Korea match. According to the reporting, FIFA responds to public concern about the apparent attendance shortfalls by offering an explanation for what viewers see on TV. The articles describe FIFA’s justification as linked to factors around crowd presence and the match environment, rather than treating the empty-seat coverage as a straightforward indicator of low overall attendance. The coverage focuses on FIFA’s attempt to contextualize the TV visuals and reduce criticism following the “shambolic” scenes referenced by outlets. While the reports do not provide a consistent, detailed breakdown of each factor in the provided excerpts, they agree that FIFA’s position is that the empty-seat appearance has an explanation tied to in-stadium attendance patterns and the circumstances at the relevant match. The reports frame the response as an effort to manage reputational scrutiny over spectator numbers seen by audiences.