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World Cup disrupts NJ Transit commutes during France-Senegal match

Gothamist • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:09 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

World Cup disrupts NJ Transit commutes during France-Senegal match

Summary

NJ Transit riders experienced significant disruptions due to the World Cup match between France and Senegal at MetLife Stadium on June 16. A father from Millburn missed sending his daughter to prom, while another commuter from the Bronx was late visiting family. The game's impact led to shutdowns affecting most rail services at Penn Station. Commuters expressed frustration with the situation, highlighting the challenges posed by large-scale events in the area.

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Key Details

•France played Senegal in the World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
•Most NJ Transit rail services were shut down at Penn Station.
•A father missed his daughter's prom due to the disruptions.
•A commuter was late to visit family across the Hudson.
•Commuters voiced frustration about event-related travel issues.

Latest Updates

11:09 PMGothamist — NJ Transit riders lose patience as World Cup disrupts commutes for locals at Penn Station - Gothamist

What they're saying

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One father from Millburn missed sending his daughter off to her prom. Another Bronx man was late to visit his parents across the Hudson.
— Gothamistby https://gothamist.com/staff/stephen-nessen, https://gothamist.com/staff/giulia-heyward

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