Overview
- FIFA said the $150 round‑trip fare from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium was arbitrary and warned it would deter fans.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said FIFA should pay for spectator transport, citing a $48 million security bill tied to eight MetLife games including the final.
- New Jersey Transit CEO Chris Colory defended the price, pointing to closed stadium parking, higher security needs, and a surge in expected riders.
- FIFA published sample fares from other host cities ranging from $1.25 to $15 to argue New Jersey’s pricing is an outlier.
- Massachusetts set an $80 Boston–Gillette round trip for match days, up from about $20, drawing fresh criticism from supporter groups.