Zohran Mamdani: “This is the first World cup match being played at New York…”

“However you are getting to the stadium, begin your journey at least four or five hours before kickoff. Worst case, you get there a little early and watch William Saliba practice clearances or Sadio Mane take free kicks. This is the first World cup match being played at New York New Jersey Stadium during a weekday and it will coincide with rush hour. We are expecting especially heavy traffic and travel delays in Midtown. Bus and shuttle corridors and lanes will begin at 9am and remain in effect until 8pm 5th and 6th …” (02:38–02:46)

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