New Jersey Cuts World Cup Rail Ticket Prices to $98 Amid Public Outcry
New Jersey's public rail system, NJ Transit, has announced a further reduction in round-trip ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The price has been lowered from an initial $150 to $98, following an earlier decrease to $105 earlier in May. This adjustment comes after significant backlash from fans in the New York City area and overseas, as well as political criticism from local officials and U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. Critics argued that while FIFA stands to earn billions, New Jersey taxpayers were unfairly burdened with costs for security and service disruptions. NJ Transit Chair Priya Jain stated that the agency managed to reduce costs without impacting daily commuters, attributing the price drop to additional advertising revenue generated by the event. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026. This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on attendees and address concerns regarding the equitable distribution of costs associated with hosting major international sporting events.
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