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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.
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Andrew Zimbalist
Jun 11
The estimated cost for each of the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup is between $100 million and $200 million.
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Andrew Zimbalist
Jun 11
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.
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Andrew Zimbalist
Jun 11
Independent economic studies have universally concluded that hosting the FIFA World Cup does not provide a significant economic benefit to the local economy.
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Andrew Zimbalist
Jun 11
The city of Chicago declined the opportunity to host 2026 World Cup games because it determined the event would result in a financial loss.
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Andrew Zimbalist
Jun 11
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