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Prices for trains and buses to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans. <\/b><\/p>\n

The price of a train ticket has been slashed from $150 (\u00a3111) to $98 (\u00a373) while shuttle bus fares are down to $20 (\u00a315) from $80 (\u00a359).<\/p>\n

Thomas Concannon, leader of the Football Supporters’ Association England fan group, previously criticised “astronomical” event pricing – which he described as “completely out of the norm”. <\/p>\n

MetLife Stadium – which will be known as New York\/New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup as part of Fifa’s policy on corporate sponsored names – will host eight matches including the final and one of England’s Group L games.<\/p>\n

Rail journeys from Penn Station in Manhattan to the venue, which is about 18 miles, are normally $12.90 (\u00a39.50) for a return fare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherril previously criticised Fifa’s refusal to subsidise transport at the event and insisted local taxpayers would not foot the bill.<\/p>\n

Travel at the World Cups in Russia and Qatar was free, and the USA had committed to offer the same perk in its 2018 host agreement. <\/p>\n

In a tweak to the agreement made in 2023, it was decided that supporters would be able to travel at cost. <\/p>\n

Responding to criticism, Fifa also claimed there was no precedent for transport price rises for a major event at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n

In a social media post on Tuesday, Sherril said commercial sponsorship meant the price for the 30-minute train journey could be cut.<\/p>\n

“Good news: Ahead of NJ Transit World Cup train tickets going on sale, NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices to $98 without New Jersey taxpayer money,” Sherill wrote.<\/p>\n

“Thank you to our partners for helping make this possible.”<\/p>\n

New York governor Kathy Hochul said “getting to the World Cup should be as accessible as possible” after announcing the 75% reduction in round-trip bus fares on social media.<\/p>\n

She added that 20% of tickets would be reserved for New Yorkers in recognition that they are “helping host the world”.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, fans travelling to Foxborough, Boston are facing transport price hikes of more than 300%. <\/p>\n

Round-trip tickets from central Boston (South Station) to Boston Stadium at Foxborough usually cost $20 (\u00a315) but fans will be charged $80 (\u00a360) at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

The prices in New Jersey and Foxborough will hit England and Scotland fans.<\/p>\n

The Three Lions take on Ghana in Foxborough on 23 June, and then face Panama at MetLife Stadium on 27 June.<\/p>\n

Steve Clarke’s Scotland have two games in Foxborough – against Haiti on 13 June and Morocco on 19 June.<\/p>\n

Kansas City is offering return bus tickets to the stadium for $15, while Philadelphia has confirmed their usual price of $2.90 will remain the same for the tournament. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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