India, May 22 -- New York City residents will get a rare chance to buy affordable 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets after Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured a deal with FIFA president Gianni Infantino for 1,000 tickets priced at just $50. The tickets, valid for matches at MetLife Stadium, will be distributed through a lottery open only to verified New York City residents.

Winners will also receive free round-trip bus transport, while the tickets themselves will remain non-transferable to prevent resale and scalping. The move comes as World Cup resale prices continue to soar, with average tickets crossing $550 and the cheapest ticket for the July 19 championship reportedly selling for over $7,700.

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