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NYC Residents Get Exclusive Chance to Buy World Cup Tickets at $50 Each
Sports BettingMay 22, 2026·1 min read

NYC Residents Get Exclusive Chance to Buy World Cup Tickets at $50 Each

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New York City residents have been given an exclusive opportunity to buy up to 1,000 World Cup tickets at a discounted price of $50 each. This exciting news was announced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday.

However, the deal has sparked discontent among New Jersey officials, who expressed frustration that FIFA did not consider the costs for New Jersey residents. The lottery will be open from May 25 at 10 am to May 30 at midnight, with winners being revealed on Wednesday, June 3.

This exclusive lottery has drawn excitement from sports fans in New York City, but it remains to be seen how this will affect the relationship between New York and New Jersey as they both prepare to host World Cup events.

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