Fans being fleeced by £111 World Cup train tickets - FSA
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- Football Supporters' Association (FSA) warns fans are being "fleeced" and "gouged" by the £111 train fare to MetLife Stadium.
- NJ Transit set the 30‑minute Penn Station‑to‑MetLife fare at $150 (£111), an 11‑fold jump from the usual $12.90 (£9.50) return fare, with no concessions for children or seniors.
- Thomas Concannon, head of the FSA’s England fans’ group, told BBC Sport the price is "astronomical" and makes fans feel unwelcome.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey criticized FIFA for not funding transport and said the federation should cover the rides.
- FIFA responded that it recognizes the financial strain on host cities and says travel could and should be offered "at cost".
- Other host cities such as Arlington provide free shuttles, while Kansas charges $15 (£11) for a return bus, highlighting the disparity in transport pricing across the tournament.
Why it matters: Fans must pay £111 for a short train ride, likely deterring many from attending the July 19 World Cup final.
