New York City catches World Cup fever amid transit chaos, high costs

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: USA

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New York City catches World Cup fever amid transit chaos, high costs

New York City is preparing for the World Cup with over one million visitors expected for eight matches. Fans are facing high transit and ticket prices ahead of the first match on June 13. The city is experiencing transit chaos and high costs amid the preparations.

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