Millions are expected to attend 2026 World Cup matches across North America. For at least one host state, New Jersey, the tournament also brings mounting costs.

What should be a celebration of football may be a nightmare of costs and logistics for fans flying to North America, says sports writer Michael Church.

The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.