2026 World Cup fans cut travel costs with school buses as player abuse escalates

More than a thousand Scottish supporters, known as the Tartan Army, hired a fleet of about twenty yellow American school buses to travel to Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts for the 2026 World Cup. The buses, costing roughly $50 per person, offered a much cheaper alternative to official transport options and highlighted the steep overall expenses associated with the tournament, from tickets to flights and accommodation.

In parallel, Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth and his partner received severe online threats, including death threats and suicide encouragement, after Norway's elimination by England in the World Cup pre‑quarterfinals. The abuse, spread via social media, underscores a broader pattern of hostility toward players during major sporting events, amplified by anonymity and intense national pride.

Both incidents illustrate how the 2026 World Cup is prompting unusual fan solutions to high costs while also exposing athletes to heightened digital harassment.