FIFA World Cup 2026

[triplets_93]

"It's nothing personal.... It's Strictly Business . . . "

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey​

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-nj-transit-train-costs-nyc-3071f6905198f7d8787a4af3a510260e

 

[gtb1943]

"It's nothing personal.... It's Strictly Business . . . "

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey​

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-nj-transit-train-costs-nyc-3071f6905198f7d8787a4af3a510260e

I am shocked; SHOCKED that the transit authority is extorting its customers!

 

[ghst187]

Pretty sure price gouging is supposed to be illegal….of course you know people can just….not go…
I mean really, soccer?

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

Showpiece event for the worlds most popular sport being played in the one country that doesnt really care for it makes zero sense for many reasons.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Showpiece event for the worlds most popular sport being played in the one country that doesnt really care for it makes zero sense for many reasons.

We hosted in 1994 and it was a great success breaking tons of attendance records.

 

[JBS]

Showpiece event for the worlds most popular sport being played in the one country that doesnt really care for it makes zero sense for many reasons.

Wait until you find out that the appeal of the sport is far greater than you realize in the US

 

[JBS]

We hosted in 1994 and it was a great success breaking tons of attendance records.

That guy is clueless

 

[RonWashington]

"It's nothing personal.... It's Strictly Business . . . "

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey​

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-nj-transit-train-costs-nyc-3071f6905198f7d8787a4af3a510260e

Does that include movies & dinner ?

Better hope the tourists stay off the NYC subway system .

 

[Rockport]

Showpiece event for the worlds most popular sport being played in the one country that doesnt really care for it makes zero sense for many reasons.

Well, it does make financial sense. People from all over the world are going to come to the US. It’s a huge financial “sense”.

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

Well, it does make financial sense. People from all over the world are going to come to the US. It’s a huge financial “sense”.

Hooray, the true meaning of sport.

 

[jterrell]

Showpiece event for the worlds most popular sport being played in the one country that doesnt really care for it makes zero sense for many reasons.

Its being played in Canada and Mexico too.

 

[Flamma]

Does that include movies & dinner ?

Better hope the tourists stay off the NYC subway system .

It's actually to cover their costs. So they say. There is going to be 8 matches there I believe. There is a 4 hour window that if you're not going to the game, you're not getting on the train. You need a ticket to the game to buy the 150 dollar train ticket. But I'm sure this will come as a shock to some commuters.

 

[Flamma]

Wait until you find out that the appeal of the sport is far greater than you realize in the US

I've been tuned in to the WC since 1982. I wouldn't miss it. It's the only event/competition that matters to the entire world. You win this, you truly have bragging rights. This is why I hate it when we don't even contend. What was the year we did really well? Was that 2002? We had a good team. Damn set piece.

How the hell did Cabo Verde get into this tournament?

 

[Montanalo]

I hae to admit, I am not much of a fan of soccer but I am getting excited about the World Cup.

Aside from the actual games, one of the more interesting aspects of the games is the reaction of fans from around the globe upon "discovering" America.

Two of the more interesting quotes from British visitors were:

"Tex-Mex food cannot be explained only experienced...." and,

"Buccee’s. There are no words for Buccee’s"

Maybe it is the confluence of the 250th celebration, but the US seems to have made a very favorable and lasting impression on the world.

 

[Flamma]

Hey!! We can always count on the Australians to finish for us.

 

[Flamma]

They need to stop with these hydration breaks. It's ridiculous. Are these little kids?

 

[Flamma]

End of the 3rd quarter between the USA and Australia!!

 

[TheCoolFan]

There are only about 5-6 teams that can beat USA in this tournament. The home field effect is always a real advantage...looks like this is finally the year to make it to the Semifinals

 

[Streifenkarl]

They need to stop with these hydration breaks. It's ridiculous. Are these little kids?

Oh come on. As a European I find them ridiculous (and I really hope they won't become standard procedure) but football and other sports basically have a break (for the players) every 10 seconds or so. You guys should not complain about two hydration breaks in a 90 minutes game.

And by the way, quite a few people think they were only made mandatory now because of American TV so they can show more commercials. In previous world cups they were only held of the temp/humidity was too high during the game.

 

[Flamma]

And by the way, quite a few people think they were only made mandatory now because of American TV so they can show more commercials. In previous world cups they were only held of the temp/humidity was too high during the game.

Do you think I care why they are having them? It probably is for commercials. The commercials for US football are absurd. A 3 hour game with all the breaks, and they only actually play 12 minutes. From whistle to whistle is around 12 minutes of actual play. And since players don't play both sides of the ball, any given player is playing for 6 minutes. No one should be gasping for air.