Fans traveling to the 2026 World Cup in the United States say they are encountering “sticker shock” related to getting to match venues by public transit. Multiple outlets report that some host cities require additional payments or face fare increases and pricing complexities for travelers who rely on mass transit rather than private cars or ride-hailing. For fans holding tickets to specific matches, the overall cost of attending the games can therefore rise once transportation to stadiums, airport-to-city travel, and local rail or bus rides are included. The reports describe the issue as affecting fans in certain U.S. host cities, though they do not indicate a nationwide uniform policy or a single cause across all locations. Instead, the problem is presented as a patchwork of local transit pricing and payment requirements that can be difficult for visitors to anticipate before arriving. Both articles frame the transit expense as a new, unexpected cost for travelers compared with other anticipated match-related spending such as tickets, lodging, and flights.