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As the planet's biggest sporting event gets underway, Rog sits down with New York City mayor and lifelong football obsessive Zohran Mamdani to discuss the magic of the tournament, the moments that shaped their fandom, and football’s power to connect people across cultures. Mamdani reflects on why the summer tournament feels different from any other sporting event and how New York City is preparing to welcome fans from around the globe. Plus, his favorite places to eat around the city, his evolving stance on VAR, and his tournament hopes for both the USMNT and the country as a whole.
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"Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani on the impact of football's biggest spectacle: Men in Blazers 06/12/26" is an episode of Men In Blazers. Runtime 11 min. Published June 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.