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

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected to travel to the eight matches. Fans face steep transit and ticket prices ahead of the first match to be played there on June 13.

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