In response to New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill‘s request that FIFA help NJ Transit defray some of the cost of getting fans to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, FIFA pushed back on Thursday. “We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach on fan transportation,” a FIFA spokersperson told Soccer America. “The original FIFA World Cup […]
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‘Disgrace’: fans outraged by World Cup transit fare hikes
occer fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to World Cup matches, following reports that U.S. transport authorities have jacked up prices just for this summer’s tournament.
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World Cup fans are getting taken for rides
Another day, another controversy surrounding the cost of the 2026 World Cup for fans attending matches. Mikie Sherrill, who took office as the new New Jersey governor less than three months ago, called on FIFA to help NJ Transit defray some of the cost of getting fans to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where eight […]
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill calls on FIFA to pay for transportation costs
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, who took office January 20, 2026, responded to reports that NJ Transit train fares could surge past $100 for games at MetLife Stadium. “You may have seen some recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey, so let me tell you exactly where things stand. Our […]
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
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. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said on X that football’s world governing body — which stands to earn $11 […]
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World Cup host New York/New Jersey: Through the eyes of Jim Vogt
New York City residents speak over 800 languages. The five boroughs are home to more than 3.2 million residents born outside the USA.
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LA28 soccer schedule
Soccer games at the 2028 Olympics will be played July 10-29 at seven venues around the country.
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NWSL, Week 1: Gotham FC begins title defense with win before record crowd
Reigning NWSL champion Gotham FC defeated expansion Boston Legacy FC 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in front of 30,207 fans at Gillette Stadium.
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World Cup 2026: Jersey City fan fest scrapped in favor of community events
The World Cup 2026 fan festival planned for Liberty State Park in Jersey City has been canceled.
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World Cup Countdown: Around the 11 U.S. cities
Latest news from the venues across the country.