United States World Cup host cities and FIFA
Tuesday
Several United States host cities are seeking promised FIFA legacy payments after staging the 2026 World Cup. Executives said senior FIFA management repeatedly assured cities they would receive $1m each, but the money remains unpaid.
The uncertainty complicates final financial reporting as some host committees close operations. Cities carried major security, transport and logistical costs while FIFA retained most tournament revenue, prompting frustration over the relatively small outstanding legacy commitments.