Supporters travelling to the 2026 World Cup are facing yet another expense, with transport costs in the United States set to rise sharply.
Fans who will be heading to matches in Boston could be forced to pay significantly more just to reach the stadium, adding to an already costly tournament.
Boston to Gillette Stadium train tickets are set to increase for 2026 World Cup
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is planning to hike return train fares from central Boston to Gillette Stadium to more than $75 (£56) per person, as per The Athletic.
That figure represents a huge jump from the usual $20 (£15) return fare charged for NFL and MLS games, and even more than double the $30 (£22.50) price trialled during a recent international friendly between France and Brazil.
The 27-mile route is expected to be one of the busiest during the tournament, with the stadium hosting seven matches, including fixtures involving England and Scotland.
Transport officials have defended the planned increase, pointing to a $35 million (£26 million) upgrade project at Foxboro Station and the need to run significantly increased services to handle the demand of up to 20,000 fans per matchday.
However, unlike previous major tournaments such as the World Cup in Qatar or the European Championship in Germany, where public transport was often included with match tickets, fans in the U.S. are expected to cover these additional costs themselves.
Supporter groups, including the Football Supporters’ Association, have already urged organisers to reconsider, warning that the pricing risks alienating travelling fans.
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This is exactly the kind of added expense that supporters were hoping to avoid.
While infrastructure upgrades and increased services are understandable, a near fourfold price hike feels particularly excessive, especially when fans are already dealing with high ticket prices, accommodation costs and long-distance travel.
For many, getting to the stadium should be the easy part of the experience, not another financial hurdle.
If left unchanged, this risks becoming yet another example of how the 2026 World Cup is drifting further away from being an accessible tournament for everyday supporters.