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England fans have criticised “another rip-off at this World Cup” after it was reported train fares to the stadium in New Jersey which will stage the Panama group match and the final are set for a dramatic increase.
The Athletic reported on Tuesday that NJ Transit was expected to hike up the price of a return fare from New York’s Penn Station to the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to over 100 US dollars (£74), from the usual current cost of under 13 dollars (£10).
Free Lions, the Football Supporters’ Association’s Fans Embassy service which provides assistance and advice to match-going England fans, posted on X in response to the article: “We were initially told the prices would remain as standard, however this potential news comes as little surprise.
We were initially told the prices would remain as standard, however this potential news comes as little surprise.
Another day, another rip off at this World Cup. What on earth is going on? https://t.co/LAnnaELxJD
— Free Lions (@WeAreFreeLions) April 14, 2026
“Another day, another rip-off at this World Cup. What on earth is going on?”
NJ Transit was unavailable for comment on Tuesday evening.
New York Senator Chuck Schumer posted on X: “FIFA is set to reap nearly 11 billion dollars from this summer’s World Cup, yet New York area commuters and residents are being handed the bill.
“The least FIFA can do is ensure New York residents can go to the stadium without being gouged at the turnstile.
“I am demanding FIFA step up and cover transportation costs for host cities and states. New York commuters and residents should not subsidize an 11billion USD windfall.”
The reported increase for the New York/New Jersey venue follows on from authorities in Boston confirming their intention to quadruple return fares from the centre of the city to the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to 80 dollars (£59). England play their second group game against Ghana there, while Scotland’s opening two games are being staged there.
Ticket-holders at the last men’s Euros in 2024 did receive discounted rates on public transport in Germany.
The latest row over transport costs follows earlier criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets and parking, and FIFA’s decision to adopt a dynamic pricing strategy for ticket sales.
FIFA has been approached for comment.
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