Report: FIFA Swerves Paying Millions to U.S. Host Cities Post-World Cup Soccer’s governing body earned roughly $15 billion in revenue at this summer’s tournament. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
World Cup to cause massive transit woes The FIFA World Cup final highlights severe gaps in New York and New Jersey’s public transit infrastructure Salon · Jun 3
New Jersey commuters were stopped in their tracks after an Amtrak train incident disrupted Penn Station service “It’s annoying, but it’s NJ Transit. We kind of expect it.” We Got This Covered · Jun 1
New York/New Jersey: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup final host Eight matches will be held in New York/New Jersey during this summer’s World Cup – including the final on 19 July. Euronews · May 30
The U.S. campaigned to host the World Cup. Now soccer fans will trade their countries' train system for the U.S.'s 'D' rated infrastructure Welcome to the World Cup, where the bus is a school bus, the train costs $98, and there’s no sidewalk to the stadium. Fortune · May 25
Amtrak is smashing ridership records. Is it ready to handle the World Cup? The United States’ rail system has a dedicated customer base, but remains a niche option for most this summer The Guardian - US · May 24
Ian Wright fumes at ‘scandalous’ cost of World Cup 2026 Fifa has been blasted for their exorbitant ticket prices with fans required to shell out thousands to support their country The Independent UK · May 19
New York will host 8 World Cup games, including the final, in New Jersey: Things to know New York will host eight matches throughout the World Cup at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey that belongs to the NFL's Jets and Giants The Independent UK · May 18
NJ Transit lowers the price of traveling to World Cup games again after huge public backlash Even President Donald Trump has said the cost to attend this year’s World Cup is too high The Independent UK · May 13
Getting to a World Cup stadium this summer could cost as much as tickets to the game For the World Cup final July 19, some tickets are selling for $25,000 - but watching their beloved team isn’t the only high cost for fans The Independent UK · Apr 25
World Cup 2026: The biggest public transport rip-offs and bargains for fans Many cities are offering either free or very cheap ways to get around The Independent UK · Apr 24
New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park The increases for a return trip to MetLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final, were met with outcry from fans and sparked a back-and-forth between New Jersey’s governor and Fifa The Guardian - US · Apr 17
‘Quite Surprised’—FIFA Bite Back at NJ Governor Over Train Price Hikes for World Cup The most expensive World Cup in history is only getting more costly in the build-up to the tournament. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
How much will it cost to attend World Cup 2026 matches using public transport? World Cup 2026 will be played in 16 stadiums across three countries and fans are already counting the cost of getting to matches FourFourTwo · Apr 17
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Culture clash: FIFA insists tailgating is not banned at World Cup — but it’s not allowed at every stadium With nearly a dozen U.S. stadiums around the country hosting World Cup matches this summer, tailgating rules may vary
Latin Times · Apr 16 World Cup Fans Could Pay Up to $100 to Reach Stadiums as Cities Defy FIFA Deal New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said FIFA has not provided any funding for transportation, arguing that asking commuters to pay more would be unfair given FIFA's projected $11 billion in revenue during the 2026 World Cup cycle.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 ‘Surprised’ Fifa hits back at New Jersey governor’s complaints over spiralling World Cup transport costs The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums
Fortune · Apr 15 Trumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80–$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets NJ Transit is modeling a 700% rail-fare surge to MetLife Stadium. Boston has already locked in 4x hikes. With $4,000 group-stage seats and $10,000 finals tickets, the World Cup's hidden costs are adding up fast.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 England fans slam ‘rip off’ World cup train fare as tickets hiked from $13 to $100 An England fans support service said they were ‘initially told the prices would remain as standard’
The Independent UK · Apr 14 NJ Transit to charge more than $100 for short train ride from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife for World Cup games: report A NJ Transit spokesperson said the agency has not yet finalized its game day ticket prices
The Guardian - US · Apr 14 Return trip from NYC to World Cup final stadium could cost $100 during tournament The trip from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey typically costs $12.90 but is reportedly set to increase more than seven-fold for World Cup matches
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Commuters to be banned from major transit hub during World Cup games IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Supporters outraged as Boston hikes rail prices from $8.75 to $80 for World Cup games The cost marks a sharp increase from the $20 fare to Patriots games and concerts, and the typical $8.75 commuter rail fares
The Independent UK · Apr 6 NYC banning non-ticket holders from Penn Station on World Cup match days: report Four of the tournament’s eight matches fall on weekdays, with several kick-offs scheduled to coincide directly with the heavy afternoon rush hour for New Jersey’s 132,000 daily rail riders
Reason · Mar 4 SCOTUS Resolves Two-Way State Court Split About New Jersey Transit The New York Court of Appeals is affirmed, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is reversed.