Slow Sales for NJ Transit World Cup Train Tickets Ahead of Tournament

<p>MetLife Stadium is set to host its first World Cup game on June 10, 2026, but ticket sales for public transportation to the event have been low. The FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee and NJ Transit initially priced round-trip train tickets at $150, which was later reduced to $98 following additional private funding.</p><p>NJ Transit aims to transport 40,000 people for each of the eight games at MetLife Stadium. However, as of June 2, 2026, only 17,739 tickets have been sold, representing less than 6% of the total 320,000 tickets available.</p><p>Train schedules are not yet available, but fans can purchase tickets for specific departure times ranging from one to five hours before kickoff. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged, as tickets will not be sold on game day.</p><p>New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has expressed concerns regarding the ticket prices, stating that FIFA is not contributing to transportation costs, leaving NJ Transit with a $48 million bill. Sherrill stated, "I won't stick New Jersey's commuters with that tab for years to come — that's not fair. So here's the bottom line: FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don't, I'm not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one." In response, FIFA expressed surprise at Sherrill's comments, noting that it does not typically cover transportation costs for fans attending major events.</p><p>Game day restrictions include the suspension of NJ Transit service into and out of New York starting four hours before matches, with no parking available at MetLife Stadium and rideshare services restricted to drop-off points near the stadium.</p><p>The opening match will feature Brazil and Morocco, with the championship match scheduled for July 19, 2026.</p>