World Cup host cities stuck with massive bill after 'worst FIFA deal in history'

Host cities for the 2026 World Cup are staring down a combined $250 million shortfall after what insiders call a disastrous, lopsided deal with FIFA — one so restrictive cities can’t even partner with local businesses to recoup costs. With FIFA keeping nearly all expected revenue and governments left holding the bag, sources describe the event as “the worst deal in World Cup history,” raising fears of cutbacks, financial desperation, and political fallout tied to Donald Trump’s close ties to FIFA leadership.

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