NJ Transit’s ambassadors were out in force last week, handing out cards to riders reminding them about World Cup service changes and disruptions for the eight matches starting Saturday. Of the eight matches to be played between June 13 and July 19,

Tuesday was the first day that two unlikely groups — seasoned New Jersey commuters and World Cup soccer fans — were heading home at the same time after a 3 p.m. match at MetLife Stadium.

Host Committee shuttle buses, where tickets cost just $20 from the New Jersey or New York park and ride locations, sold out all 12,000 tickets early Monday afternoon.