World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Anger
What Happened
US transit agencies plan significant price increases for World Cup 2026 travel. New Jersey Transit proposes $100+ fares from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium, up from $12.90. Boston's return fare to Gillette Stadium would cost $80, versus usual $20. Football fans, governors, and supporter groups have protested the increases. FIFA states original agreements required free transportation, later negotiated to cost-price fares.
Key Entities
New Jersey TransitWorld Cup 2026MetLife StadiumGillette StadiumFIFAMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityGovernor Mikie SherrillGovernor Kathy HochulFrance national teamEngland national team