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FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Daniel Miller , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The amount in question is $1 million per city.
US host cities, including potentially Atlanta , are seeking payment from FIFA. These cities claim that FIFA has not provided the funding that was promised for certain projects related to the World Cup. The amount in question is $1 million per city.
This funding was intended to support operational projects for the international soccer event. Further details on this situation are available from FOX 5 Atlanta, including any potential impact on local communities and the status of negotiations between the host cities and FIFA.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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