Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani on the impact of football's biggest spectacle: Men in Blazers 06/12/26

Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani on the impact of football's biggest spectacle: Men in Blazers 06/12/26

From Men In Blazers by Men In Blazers

June 12, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Rog interviews New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani about the impact of the football tournament and its cultural significance.

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. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Rog

Guest: Zohran Mamdani

Topics covered

  • football
  • New York City
  • sports culture
  • tournament preparation
  • VAR
  • cultural connection

Keywords

  • football
  • New York City
  • Zohran Mamdani
  • USMNT
  • VAR
  • sports
  • tournament

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Men In Blazers, USMNT

Places: New York City

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