New York City will host World Cup final watch party

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New York City will host a free public watch party in Central Park for the World Cup final on July 19, an initiative led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to make the international tournament accessible to people who cannot afford to attend matches in person. The city says the event is scheduled for next month and is expected to draw a substantial crowd. Immediate consequences include a publicly available viewing option during the final and the need for city planning around a major outdoor gathering on that date.

New York City will host a free World Cup screening July 19