MLS Must Require Host Cities to Publish Fan Transport Plans Before World Cup Tickets Go On Sale
On March 26, 2026 β the day of Brazil vs. France at Gillette Stadium β 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.