Even the mayor of New York has caught World Cup fever, after being spotted at many a game during this year’s competition.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has deeply integrated the 2026 World Cup into his local agenda.
A total of seven matches have taken place so far at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) during the 2026 World Cup, with one match remaining (the World Cup Final on July 19).
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Along with implementing affordable ticket programs and free fan zones across the boroughs, Mamdani made global headlines by publicly declaring Egypt “got robbed” by refereeing decisions during their tight three-two Round of 16 loss to Argentina.
But that isn’t all, as he’s also been doing some social media work at the tournament.
Zohran Mamdani picks Kylian Mbappe over Lionel Messi
Speaking to CBS Sports Golazo on Tiktok, Zohran Mamdani was asked the question of ‘winner stays on, Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi?’
His response was, ‘I have to go with Kylian, today.’
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have advanced their nations to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, where France faces Morocco and defending champions Argentina prepare for their match against Switzerland.
Messi holds the outright lead in the Golden Boot race with eight goals in five games. Mbappe remains a close second, trailing by just one goal with an impressive tally of seven goals.
However, it hasn’t been all smiles for Messi, who now holds a World Cup record for missing two consecutive penalties at a World Cup, which came against Egypt and Austria.
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