As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, travel costs are causing significant backlash among fans in the United States. A round-trip train ticket from New York to MetLife Stadium is priced at nearly ₹13,890 ($150), which is over ten times the usual fare of approximately ₹1,200 ($15). With only 40,000 train tickets available for eight matches, demand is expected to exceed supply. Parking is another major concern, with fees soaring to around ₹20,900 ($225), primarily for accessible parking. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has criticized FIFA, stating that the organization contributed nothing towards transportation for fans, leading to an overwhelming burden on the state’s transit system. In contrast, FIFA claims that transportation will now be provided “at cost,” a departure from previous World Cup arrangements that included complimentary transport. The situation is similar in Boston, where the “Boston Stadium Express” shuttle service to Gillette Stadium charges ₹8,840.90 ($100) for a round trip, but requires fans to hold a valid match ticket to board.