Why haven't World Cup host cities received critical funding?

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Back in 2018, when FIFA awarded the hosting rights to the 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico and the United States, the positives seemed unmatched. The appetite for the sport in all three countries is vast. The underlying infrastructure in terms of transportation, stadiums and training sites is impressive. The event looked poised to rain money on FIFA, with 5 million fans expected to attend and further grow the sport in the three host nations.

But a combination of circumstances have conspired to put U.S. host cities in a difficult position ahead of the World Cup, before a ball is even kicked. In July, Congress passed legislation…