“FIFA takes the vast majority of the revenue from World Cup ticketing, media rights, sponsorship, concessions and parking, while cities are responsible for costs related to transportation, safety and security, extending beyond the stadium to FIFA Fan Fest locations, airports and even vehicles used in the competition.”
Good story about what a total rip-off the World Cup games are for host cities.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7314190/2026/06/11/world-cup-united-states-fifa-cost-investigation/?unlocked_article_code=1.p1A.4xwS.yYBNqCIrdUXy&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
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