Mamdani Launches Soccer Streets Ahead Of World Cup:
That's MY mayor!! (I'm Canadian).
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NYC Streets Transformed into Soccer Play ZonesFifty public schools will host car-free soccer areas until June 26, engaging youth before the World Cup begins June 11.
Key FactsMay 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The mayor launched 'Soccer Streets' to convert streets near 50 public schools into car-free soccer fields for children.
- These spaces allow kids to play matches, create art, and celebrate soccer within their communities.
- The program runs through June 26, the last day of school, ensuring free access to the sport ahead of the World Cup.
- The initiative aims to bring the excitement of the World Cup, held from June 11 to July 1, directly to neighborhoods.
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