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While several 2026 World Cup host cities have been criticised for huge transport costs, Kansas City has gone in the opposite direction.
The city has just announced a much cheaper travel plan for supporters heading to matches.
Kansas City make bus travel for the 2026 World Cup very affordable
Kansas City has confirmed that supporters will be able to travel around the city and to matches for a fraction of the cost being charged elsewhere.
Fans arriving for the tournament will be able to use free bus services between the airport and downtown Kansas City.
Unlimited public transport across 14 different locations in the region will then cost just $5 (£3.60) per day, $25 (£18) for a week or $50 (£36) for the entire tournament.
On matchdays, return shuttle buses to Arrowhead Stadium will cost $15 (£11) per person, with supporters able to travel from four separate pick-up locations around the city.
That stands in sharp contrast to places such as New York and Boston, where fans have been warned they could end up paying more than $100 (£75) for transport to and from World Cup matches.
Kansas City will host six matches during the summer tournament, including group-stage games featuring Argentina, the Netherlands and a quarter-final.
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For weeks, supporters have been hit by one expensive announcement after another, from ticket prices to train fares and fan zone charges.
Kansas City’s plans are a welcome reminder that it does not have to be that way.
Charging around £11 for a matchday shuttle and offering cheap regional transport feels fair, sensible and far more in keeping with what a World Cup should be about.
After seeing other host cities seemingly try to squeeze every last dollar out of supporters, Kansas City deserve enormous credit for taking a much more fan-friendly approach.