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[–] tal@lemmy.today 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Since then, World Cup host countries have invested heavily in getting fans to and from matches, especially in Russia in 2018, where even long-distance trains between host cities were free, and Qatar in 2022, where free metro access helped turn stadium-hopping into part of the tournament experience.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/clementelisi/2026/05/04/the-world-cups-hidden-cost-why-host-cities-pay-more-than-they-gain/

The World Cup Is Great For FIFA—And A Bad Bet For Cities

The best available estimate suggested a $14 million shortfall on a $22 million public investment. That’s not a rounding error, but a warning for all cities looking to host a large-scale sporting event.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world -3 points 1 day ago

"that's not a rounding error, but..."

Someone used an LLM to approve their words. Fucking brain-dead sheep. I hate this new Internet.