Chicago Refused to Be FIFA's 'Dumb Money' — Now the World Cup Is Here without Them
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While 16 cities celebrate the arrival of the 2026 World Cup, one of the largest metropolises in the United States will remain only as a spectator. The absence of Chicago from the tournament was the result of a political decision that still has repercussions in the country. In an interview with The Athletic, published on Monday, former mayor Rahm Emanuel revealed that he rejected the agreement proposed by Fifa because he considered that the finan…
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel explains why he turned down hosting 2026 World Cup games, citing FIFA's financial terms and a dome demand
Rahm Emanuel, who served as the mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019, decided to turn down hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup because he would not let the city’s taxpayers carry the cost of FIFA’s demands. Chicago seemed like a logical choice for a host city, given that it is the third-largest city in the United States. According to The Athletic, a large infrastructure requirement became the final problem in the talks. While the city looked lik…
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