A review of the contracts host cities signed with FIFA shows that almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.
  • Lopsided Contracts: Experts say World Cup contracts lock host cities out of prospective revenues more than ever, leaving FIFA with a larger share of the revenue.
  • Texans on the Hook: A Texas taxpayer-funded program helps cover costs, but the state struggles to calculate whether there is a benefit.
  • Lacking Transparency: Many cities have fought the release of their contracts with FIFA. Those that are public have key cost and revenue information redacted.