New York Mayor announces $25 tickets for World Cup friendlies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan offering $25 tickets for two international soccer friendlies at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. Bolivia will face Scotland on June 6, followed by Norway against Morocco on June 7. This initiative aims to increase accessibility for New Yorkers ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Ticket availability includes 2,000 for Saturday's match and 500 for Sunday's. Additionally, a Free Jersey Fan Hub at the stadium will allow fans to experience World Cup matches without charge during specified dates in June and July.
- •Tickets for friendlies are priced at $25 each.
- •Matches will be held on June 6 and 7.
- •The Fan Hub will offer free World Cup viewing options.
- •Mamdani emphasizes accessibility for all New Yorkers.
- •Ticket sales are available through the Road to 26 website.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $25 pre-World Cup friendly tickets
"New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced another joint venture to make soccer available for the masses, with $25 tickets available for some to attend two upcoming international friendlies in New Jersey
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