US states offer tax breaks and funds for chance to host 2026 World Cup matches
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#60E9R)
- Fifa to announce sites for World Cup 2026 in Thursday ceremony
- Contenders have relied on public and private funding sources
US cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting 2026 Fifa World Cup games, set to be announced Thursday.
The prize is a share of what Fifa expects to be more than $5bn in short-term economic activity generated from the tournament throughout North America.
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