US senator demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid Ticket hikes
Representative Mikie Sherrill pledged that World Cup transit costs would not be placed on the backs of local taxpayers.
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Sherrill and FIFA Dispute $48M World Cup Transit Costs35 articles·30 sources·Avg cred 78/100
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US Senator Chuck Schumer is demanding FIFA cover public transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup to prevent massive fare hikes for local commuters. The move follows reports that transit prices in host cities could quadruple during the tournament.
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