The Athletic: FIFA fails to pay World Cup host cities

FIFA has failed to pay promised legacy funds to World Cup host cities, according to The Athletic, adding to controversy around the organization. The report says each U.S. host venue was supposed to receive $1 million in sports legacy payments. The affected cities include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, Kansas City, Boston and Philadelphia. The Athletic reports that missed deadlines and the lack of transfers have prompted protests from local authorities, which are demanding FIFA release the funds immediately. The alleged delay, reported ahead of the tournament, is fueling institutional unease among host administrations.