FIFA Says £111 Train Fares to 2026 World Cup Will Have 'Chilling Effect' on Fans
FIFA says expensive train fares to 2026 World Cup matches will hurt fan attendance. Tickets cost £111 ($150) for a 30-minute return train ride from Manhattan to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium - 11 times the normal price.
FIFA has defended itself against criticism over dramatically inflated train fares for the 2026 World Cup, saying the high prices will have a "chilling effect" on fan attendance.
Fans attending matches at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will pay £111 ($150) for return train tickets from Penn Station in Manhattan - an 11-fold increase over regular prices. The journey takes just 30 minutes.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill criticized the pricing structure, prompting FIFA's response about the negative impact on fans.
England supporters and other international fans have expressed anger at what they call price gouging. Many say they feel "fleeced" by the transportation costs, which come on top of already expensive World Cup match tickets.
The 2026 World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is one of the key venues hosting matches.
Fans traveling to World Cup matches face massive transportation costs on top of already expensive game tickets. The inflated train prices could price out many soccer fans from attending the world's biggest sporting event.
FIFA and local authorities will likely face continued pressure to address transportation pricing before the 2026 tournament begins.
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