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Chicago declines 2026 World Cup
Historically, Chicago was one of the main cities that hosted the 1994 World Cup final, but it did not qualify to host the 2026 edition due to financial disagreements and a strained relationship between the city and the International Football Federation (FIFA). Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel considered the agreement with FIFA to be unfair in terms of revenue sharing and imposing significant costs on the city, especially regarding the project to cover Soldier Field, which would have placed a heavy burden on the budget and raised concerns among officials. As a result, Chicago withdrew from the bid to host the 2026 World Cup, despite having the capacity to do so, while the tournament's matches were later allocated to other major American cities.
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