Opinion: When FIFA comes to your city it’s short-term gain, long-term pain (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA's World Cup hosting arrangements often result in host cities bearing significant financial risks and long-term costs, while FIFA avoids liability.

• FIFA's hosting agreements place financial risks on host cities, not FIFA itself.
• Host cities must absorb costs like taxes, security, and infrastructure overruns specified in contracts.
• FIFA insulates itself from financial consequences, leaving host communities to manage long-term expenses and public backlash.