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Times NowApr 15, 2026International

FIFA or Fans: Who Will Bear the Cost? US Lawmakers Raise Question

Senator Schumer has publicly called on FIFA to take responsibility for transportation costs to protect local residents from inflated prices.

FIFA or Fans: Who Will Bear the Cost? US Lawmakers Raise Question
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U.S. lawmakers are pressuring FIFA to cover skyrocketing transit costs for the 2026 World Cup, as projected train fares in cities like New York and Boston threaten to burden fans and local taxpayers.

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Chuck SchumerD-New York
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