We Biked, Walked, Trained and Ubered to the World Cup at MetLife

⚽ FIFA WORLD CUP FOOD TOUR at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium)

🏟️ 2026 World Cup Stadiums: New York MetLife Stadium

The nearly $100 train fare from Manhattan to the suburban stadium hosting eight World Cup games, including the July 19 final, has come to symbolize one of the biggest concerns surrounding the tournament: how expensive it can be. But, can soccer fans in the New York/New Jersey area save money by walking instead? TIME senior sports correspondent Sean Gregory put that question to the test. On a hot summer afternoon, he traveled 13 miles, almost entirely on foot, from #PennStation in New York City t