Mamdani's Ticket Tussle: A Glimmer of Hope for Affordability at the World Cup Mayor Zohran Mamdani's efforts to secure discounted tickets for the upcoming World Cup have yielded 1,000 $50 tickets for local residents.
While these tickets represent a significant concession by FIFA and its partners, they are still a drop in the ocean compared to the usual exorbitant prices associated with this global sporting event.
Mamdani's campaign for cheaper World Cup tickets began during his election campaign, when he called on FIFA to reserve 15% of tickets at discounted prices for local residents.