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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

World Cup fans face debt fears over soaring travel costs after ticket prices backlash

Fans are concerned about soaring travel costs and inflated ticket prices - (Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Football supporters travelling to this summer’s World Cup face the prospect of being saddled with significant debt, as soaring transport costs compound already inflated ticket prices.

England and Scotland fans, who have already expressed dismay over the tournament’s dynamic pricing model for match tickets in the United States, are now reeling from confirmation that a return train journey to the Boston stadium, where both nations are scheduled to play group games, will cost $80 (£60).

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