GOP Slams New Jersey’s World Cup Fiasco, Warn Fans Face High Transit Fares and Limited Economic Gain

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republicans are escalating criticism of the state’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing taxpayers are footing tens of millions in costs while early signs point to weaker-than-expected demand and rising prices for fans. In a statement posted Friday, the New Jersey Assembly GOP accused Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic leaders of overselling the event as a...