Sharp price increase for train
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Sharp price increase for train tickets from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup

It's not just match tickets that can be costly for World Cup supporters in the United States this summer. For football fans who plan to watch a match in New Jersey, the trip to the stadium can also be an expensive affair.

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New Jersey announced on Friday that it will raise the price of a round-trip ticket from Penn Station in New York to MetLife Stadium from just under $13 to $150 - the latter equivalent to almost 1,400 kronor.

The price increase has been criticized by the international soccer federation FIFA, which says that in the long run it could lead to reduced financial returns for New Jersey as the World Cup host. The state, for its part, says the price increase is necessary to cover the cost of hosting the tournament.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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