US World Cup Host Cities Seek Millions in Unpaid FIFA Funding: Report
Host committees say FIFA promised $1 million each for mini-pitches and social projects, but the money has not been paid, The Athletic reported.
- U.S. host cities are pursuing FIFA for millions in promised funding following this summer's World Cup, claiming the governing body failed to deliver on verbal commitments regarding the 78 matches held across the country.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino previously announced a "legacy contribution" of $1 million to each of the 11 cities during last year's Club World Cup; officials state similar funding was verbally promised for this summer's tournament, though no public declaration followed.
- Across 39 days, the 11 host cities—including Seattle, Atlanta, Miami, and Boston—hosted 78 matches, with executives reporting that FIFA management affirmed the financial commitment to support "social projects" and mini-pitches.
- Infantino faces increased scrutiny regarding his re-election bid following backlash over his abandoned $20 billion tournament subsidiary plan, with Wales and Serbia withdrawing their support for the election scheduled for next year.
- England is also expected to withdraw support for the FIFA chief's re-election campaign. Since replacing Sepp Blatter in 2016, Infantino has been re-elected unopposed twice, but this financial controversy could challenge his future leadership.
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The headquarters of the United States claim the money from the agency and warn that they were promised. Amounts that so far have not been cancelled.
According to "The Athletic", several US cities are waiting for one million dollars each from the FIFA for social projects. Why the payments are missing and the planning is difficult.
Several World Cup venues are expected to receive one million dollars each from FIFA – apparently nothing has yet been paid out. More bad news for Infantino.
The promises of millions (to pay) of FIFA, the coach for 30 years that hasn't won at least seven and yet, the triathlon athlete hit in Spain.
The American cities that hosted World Cup matches are reportedly missing millions of kronor that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has still not paid out.
Several World Cup venues are expected to receive one million dollars each from Fifa – apparently nothing has yet been paid out. For Fifa President Gianni Infantino, the report comes at an unfavorable time.
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