U.S. cities that host FIFA competitions are seeking clarification and payment of millions of dollars they say are owed after hosting World Cup games. According to reporting across outlets, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced last year that host cities for the 2025 Club World Cup would receive a $1 million contribution. Separate reporting characterizes the current dispute as cities “chasing” FIFA for that money, citing claims from officials involved in U.S. host-city committees. The accounts say four unnamed executives report that FIFA repeatedly assured the cities they would receive the same $1 million contribution. Those officials also allege that FIFA has not made a public statement confirming the payment terms. The reports present the issue as part of broader concerns surrounding FIFA leadership, though the core of the story is financial: whether and when FIFA will provide the promised contribution to the U.S. host cities. The information described is based on committee officials’ claims and prior FIFA statements about payments for the 2025 Club World Cup.
U.S. host cities seek FIFA payments of $1 million after World Cup-related hosting commitments
U.S. cities that host FIFA competitions are seeking clarification and payment of millions of dollars they say are owed after hosting World Cup games. According to reporting across outlets, FIFA Presid...
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced last year that host cities for the 2025 Club World Cup would receive $1 million.
- Multiple outlets report U.S. host cities are seeking FIFA payments they say are owed.
- Sources cited include four unnamed officials from U.S. host-city committees.
- The officials say FIFA repeatedly assured the cities they would receive the $1 million contribution.
- The reports say FIFA has not made a public statement confirming the payment terms.
Four unnamed executives at US host city committees reportedly claim that FIFA 'repeatedly assured' the cities that they would receive the same $1m contribution, despite never making a public statement.
1 hour agoFour unnamed executives at US host city committees reportedly claim that FIFA 'repeatedly assured' the cities that they would receive the same $1m contribution, despite never making a public statement.
1 hour agoFIFA president Gianni Infantino announced last year that host cities for the 2025 Club World Cup would receive $1m.
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