Host city agreements for the 2026 World Cup require cities to cover all costs for security, transportation, and sanitation, with no revenue sharing from FIFA.

The estimated cost for each of the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup is between $100 million and $200 million.

According to economist Andrew Zimbalist, every FIFA World Cup since 1964, with the exception of the 2018 tournament in Russia, has resulted in a financial loss for the host entities.

Independent economic studies have universally concluded that hosting the FIFA World Cup does not provide a significant economic benefit to the local economy.

The city of Chicago declined the opportunity to host 2026 World Cup games because it determined the event would result in a financial loss.