Fans question World Cup expense in 11 US host cities
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Updated · ESPN · May 7
Fans question World Cup expense in 11 US host cities
12 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 7
New complaints cite NJ Transit’s fare cut to $105 from $150, parking up to $300, and matchday hotel rates reaching $662 in Boston.
Fans and groups criticised FIFA’s dynamic ticketing and resale prices, while long travel distances, complex transit and limited parking added logistical strain before the June 12 opener in Inglewood.
More than one million international visitors are expected in the US, but visa delays, travel restrictions and security concerns risk compounding affordability worries despite promised economic benefits.
With FIFA earning billions, why do fans face one of the most expensive transit fares in World Cup history?
Is the $105 train fare and lack of parking pricing average fans out of the World Cup final?