US World Cup venues earn praise for atmosphere but criticism for high
The United States hosted 78 of 2026 World Cup matches across 11 cities, earning mixed grades. Stadiums impressed with atmosphere and fan capacity, but concourse flow faltered. Ticket prices soared far above historical norms, pricing out global fans and setting unsustainable precedent. Some cities like Seattle fostered organic soccer culture; others struggled with integration.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 19:41 UTC
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