A promotional video from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken over social media feeds, showing the mayor juggling a soccer ball and touring a local restaurant while promoting a citywide dining deal tied to the World Cup. The video has elicited massive reactions ranging from support to outrage over its tone.
Few better ways to celebrate this city — and the World Cup — than cheap eats.That’s why starting June 11th through July 19th, New Yorkers can celebrate the World Cup with $26 meal deals at hundreds of restaurants across the five boroughs — from Little Caribbean in Flatbush to… pic.twitter.com/G6Dz8jJQSs
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) June 12, 2026
The video, posted to social media, shows Mamdani in a black suit jacket layered over a red ‘New York’ soccer jersey, standing outdoors against a brick wall before cutting to a restaurant decorated with a ‘BOING!’ sign and live mariachi-style musicians.
He holds up a tray of colorful, borough-themed commemorative World Cup cups, each featuring a soccer ball design alongside New York City skyline elements. The video also shows a spread of food, including tacos and fries, with bold yellow text reading “for just $26.”…