Mayor Mamdani has announced various initiatives in preparation for the World Cup, including the creation of soccer fields and watch parties across New York City. The city will host over 100 free watch parties, as well as a large watch party in Central Park, and will also make $50 World Cup tickets available to NYC residents through a lottery. Additionally, streets near schools may be converted into soccer pitches, and World Cup coverage will be livestreamed on LinkNYC kiosks and possibly shown on other platforms.