$150 Trains and $225 Parking: Welcome to the 2026 World Cup

Five hundred dollar tickets are one thing.But what happens when it costs $150 just to get to the stadium?In this episode, Michael and Asli break down the transportation chaos surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.MetLife Stadium fans could face $150 train tickets from Manhattan, $225 parking near the stadium, and expensive shuttle buses just to attend a match. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials are demanding FIFA help cover the bill, while FIFA says it is not their responsibility.The episode also looks at why some host cities are handling things much better.Philadelphia is offering free rides home after matches. Kansas City is providing affordable shuttle buses and tournament passes. Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston are keeping normal public transport fares in place.Michael and Asli explore why transportation has become a symbol of the wider issue surrounding the 2026 World Cup: rising costs, poor accessibility, and the feeling that the tournament is increasingly becoming an event for the wealthy rather than everyday fans.Because by the time you pay for tickets, flights, hotels, food, parking, and transport, getting to the World Cup may end up costing more than the game itself.---For more, follow Asli and Michael on InstagramAsli - @brefootcontessaMichael - @michale.loreAnd follow the show…On Instagram - @financeoffootballpodOn Facebook - /financeoffootball---The Finance of Football, a Frequency Machine Podcast, is…Written, Hosted, and Produced by Asli Pelit and Michael LoRéEditing and Sound Design by Ryan HammondMixing and Mastering by Julian KwasneskiExecutive Produced by Ryan Hammond,  Stacey Book and Avi Glijansky---Check out more of Frequency Machine’s podcasts - including Undercover Sports, a show about the wildest sports conspiracy theories, at frequencymachine.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.