Authored byLuis CornelioviaHeadline USA,
Leaders behind the 2026 FIFAWorld CuprebukedNew JerseyGov. Mikie Sherrill after she launched what appeared to be asocial media campaigncomplaining that the state would be stuck footing the bill for public transportation tied to the event.
The 2026 World Cup is set to span multiple days, including eight matches at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in June.
Estimates suggest the games could generate over $3 billion in economic impact for the region.
However, the state is expected to expand public transportation services, as has been typical for previous World Cup host sites.
The agreement between FIFA and New Jersey was signed under Sherrill’s predecessor, former Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who left office in January.
“We inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup,”Sherrill wrote on X, adding that New Jersey isexpected to cover roughly $48 million in transportation costs.
“I’m not going to stick New Jersey commuters with that tab for years to come. FIFA should pay for the rides. But if they don’t – I’m not going to let New Jersey get taken for one,” she added.
FIFA pushed back, saying it was “quite surprised” by Sherrill’s remarks, as quoted by several media outlets.
“FIFA worked for years with host cities on transportation and mobility plans, including advocating for millions of dollars in federal funding to support host cities for transportation,”the organization said.
Source: ZeroHedge News
