Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=IF4TUwfVGPA Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter NYC Mayor Mamdani Jokes Egypt Was Robbed In Argentina World Cup Match | FIFA WC | Messi | N18G [sgeboS5mFxy] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani lightened the mood during a speech on improving public transit, saying that shorter commute times would give people more opportunities to spend time with family and friends. In a humorous football reference, Mamdani added: "It means agreeing with your friends that Egypt was robbed yesterday." The remark referred to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Egypt and Argentina, drawing laughter from the audience as he used football to illustrate the value of reclaiming time from long commutes. Watch the full moment from Mamdani's speech #Mamdani #Egypt #Argentina #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #Football #NYC #Politics #CNBCTV18 #N18G CSk28GwaSzL Vw3f1YW5WHh U9QB7zupR8h O9N209liIV6 gdtRWTcCJ2a nD7YlbAz5nK
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani lightened the mood during a speech on improving public transit, saying that shorter commute times would give people more opportunities to spend time with family and friends. In a humorous football reference, Mamdani added: "It means agreeing with your friends that Egypt was robbed yesterday." The remark referred to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Egypt and Argentina, drawing laughter from the audience as he used football to illustrate the value of reclaiming time from long commutes. Watch the full moment from Mamdani's speech #Mamdani #Egypt #Argentina #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #Football #NYC #Politics #CNBCTV18 #N18G CSk28GwaSzL Vw3f1YW5WHh U9QB7zupR8h O9N209liIV6 gdtRWTcCJ2a nD7YlbAz5nK