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US prepares for World Cup with ticket races and traffic concerns

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

US prepares for World Cup with ticket races and traffic concerns

Summary

The United States gets ready to co-host the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico this summer, marking the first time in over 30 years. Brazil's national team is training in Morristown, New Jersey, where excitement among fans is high. However, concerns over traffic congestion threaten to disrupt matchday experiences, with local officials implementing 'gridlock alert days' to manage flows. Families are preparing for the challenges of attending matches, illustrating the heightened interest in soccer as ticket demand spikes and public transport adjusts to increased commuter traffic.

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Key Details

•Brazil is training at the Red Bull facility in New Jersey.
•Local officials plan 'gridlock alert days' for matchdays.
•Families express concerns about traffic and parking for matches.
•Interest in soccer has been growing ahead of the tournament.
•Tickets for the World Cup have been highly sought after.

Latest Updates

4:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'Gridlock alert days' and a race for tickets as US prepares to host World Cup
4:48 PMBBC Football — 'Gridlock alert days' and a race for tickets as US prepares to host World Cup

What they're saying

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It's been more than 30 years since the United States hosted a World Cup. Brazil's national team have set up camp at the Red Bull training facility in Morristown, New Jersey. Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha tells the BBC the fans have been amazing and, so far, it's off to a good start.
— Yahoo Sports