Zohran Mamdani provides $50 World Cup tickets through lottery
Zohran Mamdani has announced a lottery for $50 World Cup tickets aimed at New York City residents. The initiative will provide access to 1,000 tickets for select matches at MetLife Stadium, including transportation. This program is unique among the 2026 host cities, as it focuses on local resident access to the event.
- ▪The lottery will offer 1,000 tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium for just $50 each.
- ▪Eligible matches include Brazil vs. Morocco and France vs. Senegal, among others.
- ▪The lottery opens on May 25 and closes on May 30, with a limit of 50,000 entries per day.
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