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New Jersey faces financial uncertainty over 2026 World Cup hosting costs amid FIFA disputes

Tom Huddleston Jr., Juhohn Lee

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New Jersey is hosting the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, but state officials are struggling with FIFA over ticket prices and massive transportation costs. While the tournament is expected to generate significant income through tourism, the mounting costs of hosting have created financial uncertainty for the state.

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But the state hosting the final is still squaring off with FIFA, soccer's global governing body, over ticket prices and the massive transportation costs associated with the highly-anticipated tournament.

The World Cup is expected to generate significant income for New Jersey and its businesses by drawing millions of tourists to the area.

But state officials are balking at the mounting costs of hosting

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Millions are expected to attend 2026 World Cup matches across North America. For at least one host state, New Jersey, the tournament also brings mounting costs.

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