Taking train to New Jersey World Cup games? It’ll cost fans $150

Days after the high cost of World Cup fees became a political football, officials in New Jersey on Friday revealed the final price fans will face just to get to the stadium. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Roundtrip tickets via train to MetLife Stadium — … Read more

FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the U.S. Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though that has been in doubt since the U.S. and Israel … Read more

A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

PORTLAND, Ore. — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — “Push!” “Press!” “Good ball!” As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team’s goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers. This was the scene Sunday in Portland, Oregon, at a soccer tournament … Read more

DHS shutdown putting Americans at risk as World Cup security prep ‘significantly behind’: Sen Fetterman

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid a funding standoff that went into overtime on Friday, Sen. John Fetterman is stressing the need for lawmakers to end travel delays and support the country’s weakened airport security as he warns that security preparations are “significantly behind” for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I … Read more

Swalwell plays up athletic credentials in effort to blunt DHS sweeps at World Cup

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., invoked his collegiate soccer career while introducing a package of bills to prevent immigration enforcement behavior in and around World Cup sites this June. More than a dozen American cities will be hosting World Cup soccer matches, including East Rutherford, N.J., San Francisco, … Read more

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, pickup soccer games in Mexico’s streets are all the rage

MEXICO CITY — On this pitch there’s no goalkeepers, no grass, no referees. With a little spray paint, any street in the Mexican capital is transformed into a soccer field, and its residents and sometimes tourists become the players. It’s a street form of soccer that has regained popularity fueled by the excitement surrounding the … Read more