Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America

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As the World Cup arrives on American soil, host cities and fans grapple with a paradox: genuine excitement about the tournament and the U.S. team's prospects colliding against astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs, and fears of traffic gridlock. The event has sparked both civic pride and mounting anxiety, with communities wrestling over whether the prestige of hosting soccer's biggest spectacle justifies the logistical and financial burdens descending on their infrastructure.