MLS Must Require Host Cities to Publish Fan Transport Plans Before World Cup Tickets Go On Sale
On March 26, 2026 — the day of Brazil vs. France at Gillette Stadium — Route 1 in Foxborough turned into a parking lot, fans walked 3.5 miles along train tracks, and residents' backyards became bathrooms. This was a preview event with a fraction of World Cup crowds. If MLS and FIFA don't mandate published transport plans before ticket sales open, the tournament will be a logistical disaster and soccer's American moment will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
Submitted by Chase Garbarino
Background
CBS Boston reported on March 27, 2026 that Foxborough police called the World Cup preview traffic situation a disaster, with GPS rerouting thousands of cars onto residential streets. MBTA train tickets for World Cup matches may cost $75 round trip compared to the standard $20 for Patriots games — while available parking drops from 20,000 to just 5,000 spots. The Football Supporters' Association called the pricing "unacceptable."
The Ask
Require all 11 US World Cup host cities to publish a complete fan transport and parking plan — including price caps on transit — at least 90 days before tournament tickets go on sale to the general public.
Gathering Support
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