- England football fans have criticised a reported "rip-off" regarding significantly increased train fares for the upcoming World Cup in the United States.
- Return train fares from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are expected to surge from under $13 to over $100, affecting matches including a Panama group game and the final.
- Free Lions, the Football Supporters’ Association’s Fans Embassy service, expressed dismay, stating they were initially assured prices would remain standard.
- New York Senator Chuck Schumer condemned Fifa, demanding the organisation cover transportation costs for host cities and states, arguing residents should not subsidise Fifa’s substantial profits.
- This issue follows similar fare increases reported for the Gillette Stadium in Boston and broader criticism concerning World Cup ticket and parking costs, contrasting with discounted public transport offered at the last men's Euros.
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