US World Cup Host Cities Seek Millions in Unpaid FIFA Legacy Funding
Several US cities that hosted the 2026 World Cup matches claim FIFA promised them $1 million each for football infrastructure and social projects, but payments remain unpaid.
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Several US cities that hosted the 2026 World Cup matches claim FIFA promised them $1 million each for football infrastructure and social projects, but payments remain unpaid.
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