World Cup 2026 US fans face high transport and ticket prices

NJ Transit introduced a special match‑day rail pass for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York‑New Jersey Stadium that cost $98 for a round‑trip ride. The fare, sold only in advance through a mobile app and limited to 40,000 tickets per match, included unlimited rail, bus and light‑rail travel on the day but was roughly eight times the price of the usual $12.90 Penn Station‑to‑Meadowlands fare. Fans criticised the cost, noting that the shuttle alternative was $20 but had limited seats.

Australian supporters attending the USA‑Australia group‑stage match in Seattle accessed tickets through Football Australia's FA+ membership program. By paying a $99 annual fee, members entered a ballot for a capped allocation of tickets, allowing some to purchase seats for $200‑$250, far below the secondary‑market price of $1,447 to $12,000. The program covered about 8 % of stadium capacity, with the cheapest “Supporter Entry Tier” priced between $90 and $250 after FIFA adjusted pricing amid backlash.