Kearny, United States, May 13, 2026 (AFP) - World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA,' but locals priced out

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2026-05-13

Anthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his soccer-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby MetLife Stadium, but sky-high ticket prices are beyond his budget. The 20-year-old is one of many people in the industrial suburb of Kearny, nicknamed "Soccer Town USA" for its footballing history, priced out by the FIFA tournament facing criticism over soaring costs. "It's annoying because it would be nice to go to see a country play......

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