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Mamdani’s Challenge To FIFA Results In $50 World Cup Tickets Headline from Forbes
New York’s mayor has secured a highly unusual concession just weeks before the start of the 48-team soccer tournament.
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New York Post
Mamdani announces 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers ↗ (opens New York Post) Published May 20, 2026
New York Post's feed description Mayor Mamdani announced Thursday that the city will hold a lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets that will only come at a cost of $50 for those lucky enough to be selected.
Fortune
Mamdani's campaign for cheap World Cup tickets delivers 1,000 for city of 8 million ↗ (opens Fortune) Published May 20, 2026
Fortune's feed description “To put that into perspective," the mayor said about the $50 cost, "that is five lattes in New York City."
New York Times
Mayor Mamdani secures $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers after negotiations with Infantino ↗ (opens New York Times) Published May 20, 2026
New York Times's feed description The New York City Mayor dealt not only with FIFA's president but also former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in his quest for cheaper tickets
Forbes
Mamdani’s Challenge To FIFA Results In $50 World Cup Tickets ↗ (opens Forbes) Published May 20, 2026
Forbes's feed description New York’s mayor has secured a highly unusual concession just weeks before the start of the 48-team soccer tournament.
NBC News
Mamdani announces $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents ↗ (opens NBC News) Published May 20, 2026
NBC News's feed description New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that the city will use a lottery system to distribute 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 apiece to residents of the five boroughs
amNewYork
Need a World Cup ticket? Enter Mamdani’s lottery for a $50 seat ↗ (opens amNewYork) Published May 20, 2026
amNewYork's feed description New Yorkers hoping to catch a FIFA World Cup match without paying sky-high prices may soon have a cheaper way into MetLife Stadium.
