New Jersey transport authorities are reportedly planning massive ticket price hikes to the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford during the World Cup Credit: David Ramos / Getty Images via AFP

A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament.

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