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No World Cup games in Chicago but otherwise accurate...
The World Cup fans falling in love with America aren’t in the places MAGA controls ... they’re in New York, LA, Seattle. Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston, the cities Republicans have spent a decade calling dangerous, godless hellholes that apparently the entire world wants to visit.
The World Cup fans falling in love with America aren’t in the places MAGA controls ... they’re in New York, LA, Seattle. Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston, the cities Republicans have spent a decade calling dangerous, godless hellholes that apparently the entire world wants to visit.
You must not have seen Freddy, the OG Euro blogger for this Cup, traveling through the countryside of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
Chicago is the 2nd most visited city in the U.S. behind Orlando. I was there last weekend and the city was PACKED. What is your point?
The point is the tweet. Chicago doesn’t host any World Cup matches.
Chicago is a World Class city, and I mean that, why did it get passed over for “lesser” cities?
It hosted in the last world cup. I believe fiscal responsibility is the reason it withdrew its bid this time around. Something about not spending a bunch of taxpayer money. Same reason they aren't giving the Bears a bunch of money. Wow, seems like they are trying to get their fiscal house in order and don't need to spend on "glamour" events that are NOT needed. Chicago IS a world class city world cup or not. You get your talking orders from stupid people so understand you need to talk down on Chicgao for.....politics....stupid people's team sport....own the libzzzzzzzzzzzzz. LOL.
i lived there for 15 years, still own property, going for three weeks next month. Im well aware of what goes on in Chicago. And the government is crooked as hell, and has a lot of room for improvement.
Keep running off business and see where that gets you. Seen commercial real estate prices in the loop? Get back to me
Their finances suck, and it ain't because of the Bears or the World Cup. Check out the democrat parking deal, where they sold the cities parking for pennies on the dollar to the middle east. if you need to know where the money went.
Real or not he highlighted parts of the USA that weren’t major cities.
It is interesting that he could be some type of psyop. I want it to be real though, what a story if it’s true.
The US did play Germany 3 weeks ago on their final match before the World Cup. A German influencer loved it.
buy why? Why did a World Class city not want to advertise their greatness to the …. World?
I checked and by most accounts they broke even on hosting their last World Cup event so I don’t buy the money excuse.
I love it too. I genuinely believe it’s a world class city. But it has a lot of warts and there are miles and miles of room for improvement.
Security costs for one. FIFA also had as part of he contract with Chicago that they could have a dome built over Soldier Field. This made Chicago pass on it
Blame it on Rahm Emanuel. His concerns were legitimate.
Still would like Chicago to showcase its greatness on the world stage.
Still would like Chicago to showcase its greatness on the world stage.
Chicago withdrew its bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in 2018, so it was never selected as a host city.9
The 2026 tournament (ongoing as of June 2026) is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 venues total (11 in the US). Chicago and Soldier Field were initially considered but opted out early.5
Key Reasons for Withdrawal
Then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city officials cited several major concerns after reviewing FIFA’s hosting requirements:
• Financial risks and lack of transparency: FIFA couldn’t provide clear assurances on costs (e.g., security, infrastructure, fan zones) or guarantees against taxpayer burdens. Emanuel described it as refusing to write a “blank check” that could “fleece the taxpayers.”19
• Inflexible FIFA demands: The organization was unwilling to negotiate key terms. Issues included potential requirements like building or funding a dome over Soldier Field (estimated at tens to hundreds of millions) and restrictions such as no-go zones around venues that could disrupt other events.29
• Uncertain economic return: Officials worried the city might incur debt or net losses rather than significant benefits, despite tourism potential. Similar concerns led Minneapolis and others to drop out.20
A 2018 statement from the mayor’s office summarized: “The uncertainty for taxpayers, coupled with FIFA’s inflexibility and unwillingness to negotiate, were clear indications that further pursuit of the bid wasn’t in Chicago’s best interests.”26
Context and Aftermath
• Chicago has a strong soccer history (e.g., hosting elements of the 1994 World Cup and international matches at Soldier Field), but fiscal caution prevailed.30
• The selected US host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.43
• Chicago is still benefiting indirectly through watch parties, tourism spillover, and events like the US-Germany tune-up match at Soldier Field. Some locals view the decision as prudent, while others debate missed opportunities.2
This aligns with broader skepticism from several cities about FIFA’s hosting model at the time.
The 2026 tournament (ongoing as of June 2026) is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 venues total (11 in the US). Chicago and Soldier Field were initially considered but opted out early.5
Key Reasons for Withdrawal
Then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city officials cited several major concerns after reviewing FIFA’s hosting requirements:
• Financial risks and lack of transparency: FIFA couldn’t provide clear assurances on costs (e.g., security, infrastructure, fan zones) or guarantees against taxpayer burdens. Emanuel described it as refusing to write a “blank check” that could “fleece the taxpayers.”19
• Inflexible FIFA demands: The organization was unwilling to negotiate key terms. Issues included potential requirements like building or funding a dome over Soldier Field (estimated at tens to hundreds of millions) and restrictions such as no-go zones around venues that could disrupt other events.29
• Uncertain economic return: Officials worried the city might incur debt or net losses rather than significant benefits, despite tourism potential. Similar concerns led Minneapolis and others to drop out.20
A 2018 statement from the mayor’s office summarized: “The uncertainty for taxpayers, coupled with FIFA’s inflexibility and unwillingness to negotiate, were clear indications that further pursuit of the bid wasn’t in Chicago’s best interests.”26
Context and Aftermath
• Chicago has a strong soccer history (e.g., hosting elements of the 1994 World Cup and international matches at Soldier Field), but fiscal caution prevailed.30
• The selected US host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.43
• Chicago is still benefiting indirectly through watch parties, tourism spillover, and events like the US-Germany tune-up match at Soldier Field. Some locals view the decision as prudent, while others debate missed opportunities.2
This aligns with broader skepticism from several cities about FIFA’s hosting model at the time.
I checked to make sure this as factually accurate before posting and AI confirmed it as correct. In before posting facts is racist.
lol Trump never stops trying to be Obama's lil bitc h and its adorable
I live in Orangeburg County and since I live it I can agree with the crime in Orangeburg County is due to illiterate black population whose drug use propels the high homicide rate. Add that to high out of wedlock birth rate along with all bottom of the barrel standards of living and we have Orangeburg County.
Orangeburg County is a crap show that the people running the show think they are doing great.
There’s a reason the county population is shrinking and taxes are high.
Thank the BLUE DEMOCRATIC MENTALITY
Longtime pizzeria on Archer Ave had a fire the other day. The good news is that they will rebuild. In addition, one of their competitors is donating a portion of today’s sales to the recovery fund. I am going to skip Villa Nova and go to their sister pizzeria when I am in Chicago in a couple weeks.
It's the Chicago Way.
Millions of good people like Pope Leo make it the great Midwest city.
Millions of good people like Pope Leo make it the great Midwest city.
I went to Cubs/Cards on Friday and didn't even die once.
I want Chicago showcased too. But I‘m happy the city made a financially smart decision here. It rarely happens that the city makes a tough, but smart financial call on something. Had they done this more often in the past it wouldn’t be in the mess it has been.
I am no fan of the last couple mayors, but this was the right call.
Trump reveling in violence visited upon US citizens as the POTUS because they live in a state that did not vote for him is yet another example of how he is not fit for this office and straight evil.
Since January 2025:
Prices - up
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Justice for Epstein victims - hoax!!
Will this be the first republican since Calvin Coolidge to not have a recession? Fingers crossed!!
Prices - up
Inflation - up
Gas prices - up
Unemployment - up
Wars - yes
Justice for Epstein victims - hoax!!
Will this be the first republican since Calvin Coolidge to not have a recession? Fingers crossed!!