New Jersey Governor Slams FIFA's '$0 Contribution' to World Cup Transit Costs

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill publicly condemned FIFA for providing zero funding toward transit infrastructure upgrades needed to handle World Cup crowds at MetLife Stadium, the site of the July 19 Final. Sherrill described FIFA's contribution as '$0' while NJ Transit has been forced to plan expensive rail service expansions — with train fares jumping from $13 to over $100 for match days — costs that will ultimately be borne by fans. The statement added the governor of New Jersey's voice to the growing chorus of host-city officials, fan groups, and elected officials criticizing FIFA's financial model which promises over $652M in prize money to teams but offers no direct infrastructure support to host cities.