Is the 2026 World Cup Becoming a “Tax Trap”? NJ Leaders Slam Proposed “Trenton Cash Grab”
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
East Rutherford NJ, The world is coming to New Jersey in 2026, but will they be met with a massive bill before they even reach their seats?
New Jersey GOP Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas are sounding the alarm on a new legislative proposal that would hike taxes, surcharges, and fees specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’re calling the move a short-sighted “cash grab” that threatens to tarnish the state’s reputation on the global stage.
