World Cup fans to pay train fares of $150 for the round-trip to MetLife Stadium — when it usually costs $12.90

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A banner for the Fifa World Cup at Secaucus Junction station in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Friday, April 17, 2026. New Jersey Transit plans to announce a special FIFA ticket on Friday that could cost more than $100 for riders going to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Soccer fans spending hundreds on World Cup tickets have another problem: sky-high transit fares

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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy on Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's shoulders after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina team members after winning the 2022 World Cup.

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Valvoline's top marketer explains what it's like to launch a FIFA World Cup campaign — and how he'll judge success

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Valvoline Global's chief brand officer, Michael Kirtman, is leading the brand's first-ever FIFA World Cup sponsorship and marketing campaign.

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'Unwanted shoulder pads': An issue has emerged with Nike soccer shirts ahead of the World Cup

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Federico Valverde of Uruguay during the international friendly match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2026 in London, England.
Uruguay's Federico Valverde is seen with material bulging at his shoulders during a match against England in London on March 27.

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I thought I was too old to make new friends. A bold move proved me wrong.

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The author (in yellow) with her new set of friends at a bar in Connecticut.

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Trump’s FIFA ‘Peace Prize’ Ceremony Is the New Touching the Orb Meme

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David Beckham credits his dad's parenting style for helping him through his career's toughest moments

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David Beckham.
David Beckham.

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How soccer and ballet taught top Goldman and KKR execs to bounce back after rejection

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From left: Goldman Sachs partner Lizzie Reed, KKR partner Alisa Wood

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My son's soccer team only won one game all season. I helped coach, and losing brought us closer together.

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The author and her son standing on a soccer field.
The author helped coach her son's soccer team.

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Surreal Gambling Site Sees Users Bet on Thousands of Dimly Lit and Short-Lived Soccer Matches Every Day

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