Concerns are growing in major cities that will host the 2026 World Cup over the tournament's economic impact and costs. According to a Politico report, each host city is expected to spend between $100 million and $200 million to organize the tournament. However, covering these costs appears difficult. While cities view FIFA's expectations that hotels will be fully booked and visitor spending will be high as promising, there is uncertainty about whether these estimates will materialize. Rich Perelman, who served as deputy press operations chief for the 1984 Olympics, says based on past experience that the costs of major sporting events are often higher than expected and the economic benefits may differ from estimates. This is leading host cities to reconsider their budgets and planning.