World Cup chaos expected as travel plans for 50,000 fans still up in the air for first New Jersey game

Travel plans for nearly 50,000 World Cup fans are still up in the air a day before the almost sold-out game at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey Saturday night, The Post has learned.

Only 23,600 fans have either bought bus or train tickets to the East Rutherford stadium, which has been rebranded to New York New Jersey Stadium for the global event, and just under 3,500 parking spots have been sold as of Friday, according to data.

Travel plans for nearly 50,000 World Cup fans are still up in the air a day before the almost sold-out game at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey Saturday night, The Post has learned. Getty Images

It’s unclear how the remaining 47,000 ticket holders plan on getting to the stadium for 6 p.m. kickoff between Brazil and Morocco.

Fans who take rideshares will be forced to walk 1.3 miles from the dropoff point to the stadium.

New Jersey Transit has faced weeks of backlash after NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill jacked the prices up on the World Cup route by 800% to $98 for a round-trip ticket

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul later came in with a cheaper option in the game, offering a $20 bus ticket to and from the stadium.

Only 23,600 fans have either bought bus or train tickets to the East Rutherford stadium, and just under 3,500 parking spots have been sold as of Friday. Getty Images

But that still hasn’t helped sales.

Only 12,900 bus tickets have been sold, according to the data.

Around 10,800 train tickets have been purchased, the numbers show.

World Cup officials are warning fans to use “official FIFA World Cup 2026 transportation only” — meaning, shuttles or NJ Transit train. Private vehicles and walking to the stadium are not allowed.