Zohran Mamdani’s World Cup gesture draws praise as 1,000 New Yorkers get chance of a lifetime‎

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.