FIFA's 2026 World Cup ticket prices face pushback from NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, has launched a campaign called "Game Over Greed" to challenge the high ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be held in New York/New Jersey. According to Mamdani, the ticket prices for the World Cup games in New York are "extortionate" and will price out many local residents. He argues that FIFA, the governing body of international football, is prioritizing profits over accessibility for the local community. Mamdani has criticized FIFA's pricing structure, which he claims will make it difficult for average New Yorkers to attend the matches. He has called for more affordable ticket options and has urged the public to join his campaign to pressure FIFA and local authorities to address this issue. The campaign is seen as an attempt to ensure that the World Cup in New York is accessible to the entire community, not just the wealthy. Mamdani's initiative has sparked a broader discussion about the balance between the commercial interests of major sporting events and their impact on local residents.