World Cup makes more than enough money - NYC mayor (opens original article in a new tab)

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani asserts the World Cup generates enough revenue to prevent price hikes for supporters, despite high ticket and transportation costs. Key measures include discounted tickets and free fan zones to ensure accessibility.

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims the World Cup generates sufficient income to avoid higher prices for supporters
• Ticket prices for first-round games range from $350 to $5,000 in the US, Mexico, and Canada
• New York offers 1,000 $50 tickets per game and free fan zones to improve affordability
• Fifa is expected to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics