50,000 World Cup fans face NJ Transit fares over $100 and no parking at MetLife Stadium, while Kraken and Chiliz bet big on crypto adoption during FIFA

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 FIFA World Cup features record ticket prices, Kraken as official crypto sponsor, FIFA Collect on Avalanche, and rising scam warnings for fans.

Hotels and airlines see weak demand, cut rates as fans deterred by high costsVisa hurdles, expensive tickets and logistics discourage overseas and domestic travelersVacation...

50,000 World Cup fans face NJ Transit fares over $100 and no parking at MetLife Stadium, while Kraken and Chiliz bet big on crypto adoption during FIFA