'Gridlock alert days' and a race for tickets as US prepares to host World Cup

'Gridlock alert days' and a race for tickets as US prepares to host World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Brazil have enjoyed settling into their new surroundingsByNada TawfikNorth America correspondent in New YorkPublished14 minutes agoIt's been more than 30 years since the United States hosted a World Cup. This summer, it will do so as part of a joint effort with Canada and Mexico.In the lead-up to the tournament, there have been several issues to contend with including geopolitical tensions, anger over visa restrictions, and expensive tickets.But there is also the matter of whether the US is prepared and able to handle the pressure of co-hosting what many see as the biggest global sporting event.Brazil's national team have set up camp at the Red Bull training facility in Morristown, New Jersey.As they run through drills, excited fans catch a rare glimpse of their favourite players in the flesh, and some are rewarded with autographs and photos.Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha tells the BBC the fans have been amazing and, so far, it's off to a good start. He compliments the facility, the pitch and everything else, including the weather, which reminds him of Brazil."The only thing... it's called football, not soccer," he jokingly tells the BBC.But for local fans, the excitement is tempered by fears that traffic - already congested in this region - will wreak havoc.Brazilian-American Vivi de Castro says ticket holders could arrive late or miss matches if they don't plan correctly, as she found out during a March friendly between Brazil and France in Boston."We had pitchside access and we missed it, which sucks, because of how much traffic there was," she told the BBC. "People walking were getting there quicker than our bus that we had."Across New York and New Jersey's motorways and tunnels, signs warn that traffic will be more congested than usual, and to check for advisories. At...