High Train Fares Spark Concern for 2026 World Cup Fans
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the US are facing unexpectedly high train ticket prices, with round-trip fares to MetLife Stadium reaching up to $190, drawing criticism from officials and the public. Meanwhile, hundreds of bone fragments were discovered in Mexico City ahead of the tournament.
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Read full article →World Cup fans to pay train fares of $150 for the round-trip to MetLife Stadium — when it usually costs $12.90
Bloomberg/Getty Images NJ Transit hiked train fares from $12.90 to $150 per trip for the FIFA World Cup. The New Jersey governor criticized FIFA's lack of funding for World Cup transportation costs. MetLife Stadium is set to host more than 78,000 fans, but only 40,000 train tickets are available for each match. Soccer fans heading to FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer may face a transportation bill nearly as expensive as the ticket prices. New Jersey Transit officials ann...
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Read full article →Hundreds of bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup - The Straits Times
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Read full article →World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile (58-km) roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands stadium when it hosts eight matches including the final, local officials said Friday. The post World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.
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