You Thought World Cup Tickets Were Expensive. Wait Until You Take the Train.

After NJ Transit announced this week that tickets between Manhattan and MetLife Stadium would cost $150 during the tournament, a fight has broken out between the state and soccer’s world governing body.

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World Cup Train Fare Controversy

FIFA World Cup 2026 under fire as Mikie Sherrill hits rising ticket prices and transport costs while Taylor Twellman raises concerns Times Of India — Apr 18, 18:20 PM
NJ Transit CEO defends massive World Cup fare hike as Gov. Sherrill again calls on FIFA to foot $150 train tickets NY Post — Apr 18, 17:10 PM
US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey Al Jazeera — Apr 18, 16:36 PM
Fifa warns New Jersey’s $150 train fare will have ‘chilling effect’ on World Cup The Independent — Apr 18, 15:19 PM
NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike as NJ Gov again implores FIFA to pay for $150 train tickets Fox News — Apr 18, 14:40 PM