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NJ Transit says it will keep its World Cup train schedule unchanged, even as a potential NBA Finals game on June 16 collides with a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, leaving Knicks supporters to rely on PATH trains after Penn Station is reserved for soccer ticket holders.
The 2026 NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup coincide in New York, creating a transportation crunch. Officials have imposed service limits, cut fares, and secured thousands of low‑cost tickets for residents, underscoring the region’s fragile transit capacity.
As the United States prepares to co‑host the 2026 World Cup, its aging transit network and high travel costs are drawing scrutiny from fans, officials and analysts alike.