This host-city honcho has been ubiquitous through the World Cup. Before the tournament began, he appeared with a member of his national team’s squad to announce that his city had partnered with FIFA to give away a limited number of $50 match tickets to local residents.

That’s New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a May 21 press conference with U.S. national team player Tim Weah, who has become a favorite of politicians on the American left.

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