Overview
- At a Monday press event, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposed dynamic pricing for 2026 World Cup tickets and said current costs are increasingly out of reach.
- He cited a constituent who saw a $600 price for a game and pledged to work to make tickets "available to all" and to expand access for New Yorkers.
- Right-leaning outlets highlighted that no World Cup matches are in New York City and that the mayor has no authority over FIFA ticket policies or events at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- A widely shared community note on X echoed those points, stating the mayor lacks influence over FIFA pricing and that games are not being played in NYC.
- Coverage notes Mamdani previously sought a 15% discounted ticket set‑aside for city residents in September, but no policy changes or agreements have been reported.