US Senator Bob Menendez and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are calling on FIFA to foot the bill for transportation costs incurred by fans attending the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, citing steep ticket price hikes as a major burden on supporters. The lawmakers argue that the massive increase in ticket prices, which have risen to as much as $1,000 per seat, make it difficult for fans to afford travel expenses to the tournament. As the host state for the US team's World Cup matches, New Jersey is likely to see a surge in fans traveling to the state for the event. With the World Cup just around the corner, the pressure is mounting on FIFA to reconsider its stance on covering transportation costs for fans.
Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes.
