Planning your trip to catch Scotland or England at the World Cup in Boston? Fans heading to the group stage matches at Boston Stadium in Foxborough are facing a major new hurdle: a staggering surge in train fares. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced special round-trip tickets from Boston's South Station to the stadium will cost a hefty $80—more than four times the usual $17.50 round-trip price.

This price hike adds another layer of expense for supporters already navigating high tournament costs. Scotland will play Haiti on June 14th and Morocco on June 19th at the venue, while England faces Ghana there on June 23rd. For traveling fans, the financial squeeze is becoming all too real. Paul Goodwin of the Scottish Football Supporters Association called the move "totally out of order," suggesting many supporters will be forced to put these costs on credit.

The stadium, typically known as Gillette Stadium and home to the NFL's New England Patriots, is about a one-hour train ride from downtown Boston. While driving might seem like an alternative, parking at the stadium starts at a steep $175, making the train—despite the inflated price—a likely necessity for many. These limited, non-refundable rail tickets go on sale soon, forcing fans to make quick decisions.

This transport news follows widespread criticism of World Cup ticket prices, with some final tickets costing thousands and official resale platforms charging inflated rates. For the fans who live and breathe the game, it's another reminder of the growing cost of following their teams on the world's biggest stage. As you gear up in your national colors, planning your budget for the trip just got a bit more complicated.