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Zohran Mamdani celebrates affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Zohran Mamdani celebrates affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers

Summary

Zohran Mamdani's initiative in New York City has provided 1,000 locals with affordable tickets to the 2026 World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco at MetLife Stadium. The lottery winners received $50 tickets, including free transportation, as part of Mamdani's effort to enhance local access to major sporting events. As the match began, Morocco scored first, with Brazil later equalizing to make it 1-1. This program aims to make the World Cup more inclusive, addressing concerns over high ticket prices.

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By the Numbers

•1,000 New Yorkers won affordable World Cup tickets through a lottery.
•Tickets cost $50, including round-trip bus transportation.
•The match featured Brazil and Morocco, ending 1-1.
•Mamdani emphasized that football should be for everyone.
•The initiative responds to criticism over high World Cup ticket prices.

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3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani’s World Cup gesture draws praise as 1,000 New Yorkers get chance of a lifetime

What they're saying

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Zohran Mamdani’s World Cup ticket gesture drew praise after 1,000 New Yorkers were given an affordable route into one of the tournament’s biggest early matches. The New York City mayor celebrated with lottery winners at the first NY/NJ game of the 2026 World Cup, turning a high-profile Brazil vs Morocco match into a local access story.
— Yahoo Sports

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