Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJasmine FernándezTuesday 07 April 2026 16:29 BSTUS Soccer releases new kits for upcoming home World CupParts of New York's Penn Station will reportedly be closed to all but World Cup ticket-holders for four hours before matches held in New Jersey this summer.The restrictions will apply during eight matches, including the tournament final, scheduled for June and July at MetLife Stadium.NJ Transit commuters will reportedly be barred from accessing New Jersey-bound trains during these periods, while Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road passengers will be redirected.The closures are expected to cause significant disruption as four weekday matches coincide with peak afternoon rush hour for approximately 132,000 daily NJ Transit rail riders.New Jersey has already committed over $300 million toward stadium upgrades and transport, with the state legislature considering temporary tax increases to recoup investment, while New York City is not currently contributing.In fullNYC banning non-ticket holders from Penn Station on World Cup match days: reportThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in