Fifa's embrace of rapacious American capitalism may have found its limits in Miami, one of the entertainment capitals of the world.
Empty Seats Despite Official Numbers
Despite just seven tickets showing as available on their official website at kick-off, there were thousands of empty seats – and empty concourses – throughout most of this game. The hard-fought draw leaves Group H deadlocked following Cape Verde's stunning draw with Spain earlier in the day.
Gianni Infantino has famously attempted to portray the World Cup as 104 Super Bowls, although judging by this turnout the locals require some convincing. While the official attendance was given as 62,764 out of a capacity of 64,478, many did not turn up until the second half. Fifa sources claimed that a crash on the highway was responsible for the late arrivals.
Match Context
The match saw Araújo come to the rescue as Uruguay denied Saudi Arabia another World Cup shock. Read more below.
