Sherrill presses FIFA to cover World Cup transport costs for New Jersey fans
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged FIFA to cover the cost of fan transport to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium, saying $100+ round trips from NYC should not be paid by New Jersey commuters. She noted FIFA’s hosting agreement does not provide transit subsidies and pointed to FIFA’s revenue plans as the host cities shoulder security and transit costs. The move drew criticism from others, including Sen. Schumer and Gov. Hochul, who called for FIFA to step up, while the situation highlights the broader debate over who pays for transportation during the World Cup.
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