New Delhi, April 28 -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a series of free events for soccer fans in New York City who hope to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 but can't afford the hefty ticket prices to the premier sporting event.

New York is among the host cities for the World Cup, which is being shared by the United States, Mexico and Canada starting June 11

"The World Cup is coming to our backyard, and we're making sure every New Yorker can be a part of it," Mamdani announced via a social media post. "This summer, FIFA fan events will be free in all five boroughs."

Mamdani, a noted soccer devotee, announced the free events alongside New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat.

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