FIFA has responded to criticism from New Jersey Governor Micky Sheryl, stating that the significant increase in train fares for the 2026 World Cup will cause more problems than just hitting fans in the pocket.
Sheryl said that the global football governing body is responsible for fans paying $150 (£111) for a 30-minute NJ Transit train ride from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to attend the World Cup games this summer.
He stated that FIFA should subsidize public transport costs for World Cup games.
There are no discounted prices for stadium travel, so children and seniors will also have to pay the full $150, while the shuttle bus ticket costs $80 (£59).
FIFA's official Shargi said: "The current pricing model of NJ Transit will have a chilling effect."
The tournament's Chief Operating Officer, Shargi, insisted that FIFA's goal in the World Cup is to "reduce crowding, decrease reliance on private vehicles, and make the fan experience positive and memorable, defined by action on the pitch rather than delays on the roads."
He further stated: "High rent inevitably pushes fans towards alternative transportation options."
"This crowd raises concerns about late arrivals and generates broader impacts that ultimately diminish the economic benefits and lasting legacy that the entire region is supposed to gain from hosting the World Cup."
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