"New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic nomination on a platform of making the city more affordable, is now calling on soccer's global governing body to make it cheaper for New Yorkers to attend the World Cup. In a petition released Wednesday -- the first day fans could begin to apply for tickets via a pre-sale draw -- Mamdani demanded FIFA reverse its plan to set prices for next year's tournament based on demand, likening the practice to "price gouging.""
""As a lifelong football -- sorry, I mean soccer fan, I couldn't be more excited," Mamdani said in an accompanying social media video, affecting a faux-British accent as he juggled a soccer ball in his dress shoes. "But are any working-class New Yorkers actually going to be able to watch any of the matches?" The tournament will be played across 16 cities in North America. Eight matches, including the final, will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey,"
Zohran Mamdani called on FIFA to reverse a demand-based pricing plan for 2026 World Cup tickets, labeling the approach "price gouging." He released a petition the first day fans could apply for presale tickets and proposed reserving 15% of tickets at discounted prices for local residents. Mamdani raised concerns that working-class New Yorkers would be priced out of matches, noting several games will be accessible from the city. FIFA's variable pricing model, with tickets ranging from $60 to $6,730 and potential fluctuation, has sparked controversy. He also urged caps on resale prices.
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