Lots of tickets remain available, but some fans say they are out of reach because of how expensive they are. At the Soccer House, in the 500 block of North Ogden Avenue in Chicago's West Loop, Michael Salgado says he was disappointed his attempts to snag some World Cup tickets weren't possible.

We're not in 1994 anymore, or 2009 for that matter. Parking at the World Cup could cost nearly as much as tickets to a match.

Here are key facts, stats and trivia you need to know before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.

The NJ World Cup Community Initiative will help fund fan zones, street fairs, watch parties and festivals across North, Central and South Jersey.