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Fuming in N.J.: As World Cup costs add up, some question whether hosting is worth it

NPR | By Rafael Nam
Published June 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM CDT

With only days to go before the World Cup, some people in New Jersey are fuming about how much the tournament is going to cost the state — and making their feelings known.

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Rafael Nam is NPR's senior business editor.