Getting to World Cup matches in America just got way more expensive as transit costs pile onto already steep ticket prices.
World Cup fever is about to get a reality check from American transportation costs. NJ Transit has locked in eye-watering $150 train fares for fans heading to matches at U.S. venues, adding serious financial pain to what's already shaping up as the most expensive World Cup in history.
The sticker shock doesn't end with match tickets. Supporters planning to catch their national teams in action are now staring down transport bills that could easily rival the cost of their actual seats. For many African fans hoping to witness history as more continental teams than ever compete on American soil, these sky-high transit fees represent another barrier to accessing the beautiful game.
This pricing structure hits particularly hard for diaspora communities across the Northeast who've been saving up to support powerhouses like Morocco, Senegal, and other African nations expected to make deep tournament runs. The 2026 World Cup was supposed to bring football closer to the people, but these transport costs are doing the exact opposite.
As African football continues its global ascent, with players dominating European leagues and national teams reaching new heights, fans deserve better access to witness these historic moments. The beautiful game shouldn't be reserved only for those who can afford premium transportation on top of everything else.
