FIFA fails to fulfill million-dollar promise to cities hosting the 2026 World Cup in the USA

The controversy surrounds FIFA and Gianni Infantino, who promised one million dollars to each of the 11 cities that hosted matches of the 2026 World Cup in the USA. However, the host cities continue to unsuccessfully claim the committed funds, despite the tournament having already concluded.

Pending compensations for high costs

The purpose of this economic contribution was to compensate for the high costs incurred by the venues to host the tournament during the 39 days it lasted. This historic edition of the World Cup featured a greater number of participating teams and matches played, resulting in a higher economic burden for the host cities.

Unanswered claims by FIFA

Despite FIFA's repeated communications ensuring that the cities would receive compensation for the use of the stadiums, the promised payments have not been made to date. Four executives from the local organizing committees, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirm that the cities continue to not receive the agreed compensation, causing discomfort and concern in the affected venues.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, FIFA incumple promesa millonaria a ciudades del Mundial 2026 en EE.UU.