2026 World Cup: American cities still waiting for FIFA funding

Several host cities for the tournament fear they will never receive the million dollars promised verbally by the international federation.

Authorities from several American cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are expressing concern over the non-payment of a one million dollar grant announced by FIFA. The promise, made repeatedly in oral form, has never been formalized in writing, creating legal uncertainty. Without a signed contract, these municipalities fear they will never receive this financial support intended to support the organization of the tournament. The situation raises questions about FIFA's commitments to its territorial partners in the North American World Cup.