"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."
"A 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."
"Guillaume Aupretre, a spokesman for France's main supporters' group, accused FIFA of shutting out the most loyal supporters in favour of the wealthy, stating, 'They keep piling on the extra costs without giving any thought to the fans.'"
"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."
High-profile US politicians and football fans are outraged over increased transit fares for World Cup 2026 matches. New Jersey Transit plans to charge over $100 for a ticket from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium, while Boston's return tickets to Gillette Stadium will cost $80, up from $20. Critics argue that FIFA is prioritizing profits over loyal supporters, as transportation was previously included or discounted. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill criticized FIFA for the price hikes, highlighting the financial burden on local commuters despite FIFA's projected $11 billion earnings from the event.
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