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World Cup train fare controversy

World Cup train fare controversy

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri defended the price hike, stating it is necessary to recoup the $62 million cost of moving 40,000 people per game.

Governor Mikie Sherrill has called on FIFA to foot the bill, arguing that fans should not bear the burden of infrastructure costs.

FIFA has warned that the high transit costs could deter international visitors and damage the tournament's reputation.

The stadium, located just nine miles from Manhattan, will host several key matches, including the final.

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MetLife Stadium
Football stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets
2026 FIFA World Cup
23rd FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026
New Jersey Transit
Public transit authority in the U.S. state of New Jersey
Mikie Sherrill
American politician, naval aviator, and prosecutor (born 1972)
New Jersey
State of the United States of America