World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices

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Football fans are expressing outrage over significantly increased transit prices in the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Transit authorities in New Jersey and Massachusetts are planning to charge exorbitant fares for train tickets to stadiums hosting matches, with some routes costing several times their normal price. For example, a round trip from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey could cost over $100, compared to the usual $12.90. Fan groups from France and England have criticized FIFA for prioritizing profit over affordability for loyal supporters. A New Jersey governor blamed FIFA for the price hikes, citing security costs.

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New Jersey faces a $48m bill to ensure the safety of fans going to the eight games at the MetLife Stadium.

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Return tickets from Boston to Gillette Stadium would cost $80 – up from the usual event-day price of $20.

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A return ticket for the journey normally costs $12.90.

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New Jersey Transit is planning to charge fans more than $100 for tickets from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup.

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In recent tournaments, transportation was either included in the ticket price or offered at a heavily discounted rate.

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World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit pricesFIFA received backlash from high-profile US politicians, who believe football’s governing body should subsidise domestic transit.Football fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to World Cup 2026 matches, following reports that United States transport authorities have jacked up prices just for this summer’s tournament.New Jersey Transit is planning to charge fans more than $100 for tickets from Penn Station in Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey during the World Cup, according to a report from the US-based website The Athletic.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with trainlist 2 of 4Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exitlist 3 of 4Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief sayslist 4 of 4England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injuryend of listA return ticket for the journey normally costs $12.90.The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed this month that return tickets from Boston to the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts would cost $80 – up from the usual event-day price of $20.“It’s a disgrace. In recent tournaments, transportation was either included in the ticket price or offered at a heavily discounted rate for ticket holders,” Guillaume Aupretre, a spokesman for France’s main supporters’ group, told AFP.“They keep piling on the extra costs without giving any thought to the fans,” he said, accusing world football’s governing body FIFA of shutting out “the most loyal supporters in favour of the wealthy”.France will play all three of its Group I matches in Boston and New Jersey.“Another day, another rip-off at this World Cup. What on earth is going on?” Free Lions, a group for travelling England fans, posted on social media.England also has group matches scheduled at the Boston and New Jersey stadiums.New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill blamed FIFA for the price hikes, pointing to a $48m bill the state faces to ensure the safety of fans going to the eight games at the MetLife Stadium.

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