Mamdani Secures $50 World Cup Tickets Amid FIFA's Pricing Backlash
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured 1,000 World Cup tickets priced at $50 each after talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. These affordable tickets will be given to New York City residents by lottery and come with free bus transportation to MetLife Stadium.Key Facts
- Mayor Mamdani negotiated with FIFA to get 1,000 World Cup tickets for $50 each.
- Tickets will be distributed by lottery only to New York City residents aged 15 and older.
- Winners can buy up to two tickets, which must be picked up in person on the game day.
- Free round-trip bus rides to the stadium are included with the tickets.
- Tickets cover five group-stage games and two knockout-round matches at MetLife Stadium.
- The lottery runs from May 25 to May 31 and winners are notified by email on June 3.
- Tickets are non-transferable to prevent resale or scalping.
- The final match on July 19 is not part of the discounted ticket program.
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