Trump's surprise for fans coming to the World Cup » How much does a 30-minute round-trip train trip cost!
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:29 / Updated Saturday, April 18, 2026 11:30
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only be the first with 48 national teams at the start, but also the most expensive in history. Starting from the price of tickets to the matches organized between June 11 and July 19 in 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the USA, to the costs of accommodation and transportation. The price of a round-trip train ticket on the route Manhattan – New York will be 150 dollars for fans going to “MetLife Stadium”!
No, it's not a joke, but the shocking reality that fans who will venture to North America this summer to support their favorites at WC 2026. With less than two months before the start of the global competition, prices have gone crazy!
Germany's national team will also play there against Ecuador on June 25. France and England will also have group matches at the same stadium in New Jersey.
A round-trip train ticket to New York, 12 times the normal fare! The parking fine at the mall is $225
“Der Spiegel” asked the supporters who will be with the national team led by Julian Nagelsmann what budget they need for their stay in the United States. “Anyone traveling to New York for the Worlds should expect exorbitant transportation costs, as we feared.”
Chelsea – PSG, with Donald Trump in the “MetLife Stadium” stands
A half-hour train ride from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and back will cost $150 (€127) during the tournament, according to New Jersey Transit. Almost 12 times the regular rate of $12.90! A parking fine at the adjacent shopping center is $225 (€191).
A few days ago, “The Athletic” revealed that the Transit Authority will charge more than $100. There will be no discounts in New York; even children and the elderly will be forced to pay full price!
During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2024 European Championship in Germany, fans with tickets to the match could use public transport for free.
“The prices are astronomical and fans couldn't feel more unwelcome at the World Cup in the United States”
Der Spiegel completed the shocking picture of the prices prepared by Donald Trump: “In other US cities too, viewers will face very high costs. In Boston, a round-trip bus ride to the stadium will be $95, while a train ticket will cost $80.
Thomas Concannon of the British Football Supporters' Association (FSA) told the BBC that prices are “astronomical” and that “fans couldn't feel more unwelcome.”
MetLife Stadium // photo: Facebook
At the end of last month, the European Consumer Organization (Euroconsumers) and Football Supporters Europe filed a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA, world football's governing body, due to excessively high ticket prices.
A spokesperson pointed out that tickets for the final were available from $4,000 (nearly €3,500) upwards: “FIFA abuses its monopoly position to demand exorbitant sums and offer unfair conditions to fans.”
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill had asked FIFA to cover the costs of public transport for fans.
“It appears that FIFA is not interested in the matter. A statement stated that there is 'no other known major event' at MetLife Stadium “to which the organizers were obliged to pay for the transport of the fans””explained the German publication.
