1 in 6 Americans planning World Cup road trips

More than 18% of Americans are planning road trips to next year's FIFA World Cup matches.

Why it matters: That could mean big traffic jams for host cities.

By the numbers: Among modes of travel to the World Cup cities, the top choice highlighted in a survey from ParkMobile was traveling by car (47%), followed by plane (30%), train (3%), and bus (2%).

State of play: City officials are guiding fans toward public transportation as improvements are made ahead of next summer's tournament.

• Only 12% of respondents to ParkMobile's survey said they prefer to take public transit to major events.
• Almost 90% of attendees from outside the host cities report a willingness to pay more for reserved, off-street parking during the World Cup compared to 80% of locals.

What's next: The first 2026 World Cup match in the U.S. kicks off in Los Angeles on June 12.