New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that 1,000 New Yorkers won a lottery for affordable World Cup tickets, marking a major step toward making the tournament more accessible to fans.
The mayor shared that the city came together to celebrate in the stands during the first NY/NJ match of the tournament, highlighting the electric atmosphere as global football action unfolded.
Calling it a historic moment for inclusion and sport, the mayor emphasized that โthe beautiful game belongs to everyone,โ as fans from across the city joined in the celebrations.
Image: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani via IG
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