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World Cup Train Fare Hikes

World Cup Train Fare Hikes

The price spike is intended to cover security and operational costs that are not being funded by FIFA, according to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill.

Fans traveling from Manhattan's Penn Station will face the highest increases, leading to accusations of price gouging.

Only 40,000 transit tickets will be available per game, raising concerns about overcrowding and accessibility.

The feud between local officials and FIFA highlights the logistical and financial tensions surrounding the 2026 World Cup hosting effort.

New Jersey Transit AEMoreira042281, CC BY-SA 3.0
New Jersey Transit
Public transit authority in the U.S. state of New Jersey
FIFA
International governing body of association football
MetLife Stadium
Football stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets
Mikie Sherrill
American politician, naval aviator, and prosecutor (born 1972)
New Jersey
State of the United States of America