He emphasized how New Yorkers paid a lot of attention to the World Cup qualifiers, which Bosnia and Herzegovina also qualified for. "I must highlight the World Cup this summer, it's something I'm not only obsessed with as a football fan but also something I look forward to as a New Yorker, and the potential for economic growth it can stimulate in five boroughs. Our administration is considering all the different tools we have to ensure that everyone who comes here to watch the eight different World Cup matches that New Jersey and New York will host also has the opportunity to travel around this city and better understand the place we all love and call home," said Mamdani, adding: "I know that New Yorkers paid a lot of attention to the World Cup qualifiers, where we saw Iraq qualify, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well, and Turkey. Many teams are coming for the World Cup, and now many people are starting to plan their trips. We want them to plan a trip to this city that will show them the beauty of the city, not just the beauty of the game." Recall, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy after a better penalty shootout and qualified for their second World Cup in history. The Dragons will play in Group B at the World Cup alongside the national teams of Switzerland, Canada, and Qatar.