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NJ Governor Proposes $150 Transit Fare for 2026 World Cup

4/18/2026

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Sherrill Proposes Fare Increase

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced fare increases for transportation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
Round-trip tickets from New York’s Penn Station could rise to $150, up from the usual $12.90.
Sherrill said FIFA should contribute to transportation costs, noting New Jersey Transit would shoulder a $48 million bill.
FIFA replied that host cities agreed to cover transit expenses and cited their not-for-profit status.

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Sherrill Proposes Fare Increase

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced fare increases for transportation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
Round-trip tickets from New York’s Penn Station could rise to $150, up from the usual $12.90.
Sherrill said FIFA should contribute to transportation costs, noting New Jersey Transit would shoulder a $48 million bill.
FIFA replied that host cities agreed to cover transit expenses and cited their not-for-profit status.