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FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup With public transport
cost” on match days, FIFA added. “We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach on fan transportation,” FIFA said. “The FIFA World Cup
World Cup trains set to cost $100 **New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says Fifa is to blame for fans having to pay more for transport
cost of transport during the World Cup but blamed [Fifa](https://www.theguardian.com/football/fifa) for any price
Fifa should subsidise the cost of public transport for World Cup games this summer. The governor
cost of living concerns, is now catching flak for planning to jack up train fares and also proposing [a special tax for World Cup visitors](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-jersey-playbook/2026/04/14/the-worlds-cup-and-new-jerseys-coffers-00870292). But she blames FIFA, a commercially minded
Fifa said it does not recognise this accusation. Hotels said [high match ticket pricing,](/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yro) local transport and tax costs, and the political backdrop have put visitors off. For the hotels, this World Cup
Fifa's refusal to subsidise transport at the event and insisted local taxpayers would not foot the bill. Travel at the World Cups in Russia and Qatar was free, and the USA had committed
cost of transport](/sport/football/articles/cg73p124k07o), with Fifa being criticised by some US politicians for not doing more to help host cities. Fifa has adopted a new organisational model for the 2026 World Cup
transport costs associated with attending matches. Respondents to the AHLA survey, released as part of the organisation’s “FIFA World Cup
World Cup. He said it is standard practice for organisers like FIFA to pass much of the cost on to host countries. The difference this time is that the US has “stronger and more independent
World Cup. Photograph: Jonathan Fernandes/UPI/Shutterstock The New Jersey governor, Mikie Sherrill, [criticised Fifa earlier this month](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/17/new-jersey-world-cup-matches-train-ticket-prices) for failing to contribute to transportation costs
World Cup is in danger of being more controversial. The [astronomical cost of tickets,](/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yro) a [subpoena over ticket practices,](/sport/football/articles/c5yrzl46d4ro) [criticism of Fifa over hotel bookings](/sport/football/articles/c9q34pxv79eo) and [transport
World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the [most expensive in the tournament’s history](/sports/2026/4/23/why-are-fifa-world-cup-2026-tickets-so-expensive), with soaring ticket prices, costly transport and accommodation, and concerns over US immigration policies prompting some fans
costs. Alan Rothenberg, who led the USA 1994 World Cup organising committee, explained to the BBC World Service: "It's structurally entirely different. So you really can't compare it. In 1994, FIFA kept
World Cups in Russia and Qatar was free, and the United States had committed to offer the same perk in its host agreement with Fifa. On Wednesday, New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill [criticised Fifa
World Cup has been a story of high ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates.** It has been clear for a while that, on cost alone, this tournament
World Cup of 'dynamic pricing' - with fees dependent on demand and timing - sparked a major backlash, along with fears that many of the most passionate and loyal supporters could be priced out. On the official
FIFA’s policy prohibiting corporate-sponsored names for tournament venues – will host five group-stage matches, one round-of-32 match and a quarterfinal match at the home of the National Football League
cost just $15 roundtrip. It is also offering a free bus from the airport to downtown. Houston, which is hosting seven World Cup matches, said it has added buses and train cars to serve fans