Are we ready to host the FIFA World Cup, and who can afford to go?

The largest FIFA World Cup begins this week, testing mass transit systems across eleven U.S. host cities expecting hundreds of thousands of fans. Laura Williamson of The Athletic reports that various factors are currently impacting attendees, including sky-high prices and travel restrictions. Furthermore, political tensions and the Ebola outbreak are creating additional challenges for those attempting to attend the tournament, raising significant questions regarding who can actually afford to travel to the event.