The world’s most-viewed sporting event serves as a challenge for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. It tests his leadership, political acumen, and passion for soccer.
June 13, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflects on his anticipation for the World Cup. The announcement in 2018 that the United States would co-host the event ignited his excitement. ‘I was thinking about this World Cup as a fan since it was announced,’ he shares.
During 2018, Mamdani was a relatively unknown political activist. His enthusiasm for attending as many World Cup games as possible was a constant topic among his friends. His repeated expressions of zeal even led to friendly teasing about his obsession with the tournament.
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