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Mikie Sherrill [blamed FIFA](/sports/2026/4/16/fifa-surprised-by-us-backlash-as-transport-costs-skyrocket-at-world-cup) for the price hikes, pointing to a $48m bill the state faces to ensure the safety of fans going to the eight games at the MetLife Stadium
Mikie Sherrill, has hit out at Fifa after reports her state’s transport system will [charge $100 for a return ticket](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/14/nj-transit-train-tickets-prices-new-york-world-cup) to World Cup matches this summer. New Jersey Transit lists
Mikie Sherrill is the latest United States official to speak out about the cost to the public of the 2026 tournament while asking FIFA to help subsidise the expense. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Democrat
Mikie Sherrill says Fifa is to blame for fans having to pay more for transport at the World Cup this summer - and that world football's governing body should subsidise it.** [The Athletic reported, external
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
Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who was elected last fall talking about cost of living concerns, is now catching flak for planning to jack up train fares and also proposing [a special tax for World Cup