“I came for football and accidentally got a geography lesson. The country is HUGE.”

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"WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE AND HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GOOD TIME."

"In Europe, 100 miles is far, and 100 years ago was yesterday. In North America, 100 miles is nearby, and 100 years ago is half the history of the country."

"Tipping is ridiculous. I'm doing 20% everywhere because I want to be a respectful guest, but it is insane."

"Thank you for recognizing that. It's so true."

"The not so good: Everything is so spread out. Traveling between host cities is expensive and tiring. Prices are brutal — hotels, tickets on resale, even basic food and drinks. Feels like they’re trying to squeeze every dollar. The heat in some cities is no joke, and public transport around certain venues could be better organized.

Overall, I’m having a great time, and the positives outweigh the negatives, but it’s very different from European tournaments, where everything feels more compact and walkable. The USA is massive and chaotic, but that’s part of the charm."

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.