Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel explains why he turned down hosting 2026 World Cup games, citing FIFA’s financial terms and a dome demand
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Rahm Emanuel, who served as the mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019, decided to turn down hosting duties for the 2026 World Cup because he would not let the city’s taxpayers carry the cost of FIFA’s demands. Chicago seemed like a logical choice for a host city, given that it is the third-largest city in the United States. According to The Athletic, a large infrastructure requirement became the final problem in the talks. While the city looked like a strong fit on paper, the demands
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