The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being billed as the greatest ever, but for fans heading to MetLife Stadium, the journey might come with a shocking price tag. New Jersey's NJ Transit is reportedly planning to charge over $100 for a round-trip rail ticket from New York's Penn Station to the stadium—a trip of just about 12 miles that includes a transfer in Secaucus.

This steep fare is part of a plan to cover transportation and security costs, obligations that fall on host cities while FIFA retains the event's massive revenue. With FIFA's annual revenue poised to surpass $10 billion, the move has sparked debate about who should bear the cost of hosting the world's biggest sporting spectacle.

While no one wants to see taxpayers foot the bill, a triple-digit train ride for such a short distance is a tough pill to swallow for traveling supporters. It's a stark reminder that the magic of the World Cup often comes with complex logistics and hefty price tags off the pitch.

In other football news, the BVB Frauen face a critical match this Sunday against third-place Arminia Bielefeld in the Regionalliga West. As Dortmund's toughest remaining opponent, a win is essential to keep pace with league leaders Köln II in a tight title race.