The short answer is 'no', and U.S. host cities have not been prepared to write blank checks to pay for this summer's activities

The short answer is 'no', and U.S. host cities have not been prepared to write blank checks to pay for this summer's activities

Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.

FIFA expects up to $13 billion in World Cup revenue while US and Canadian host cities face hundreds of millions in costs, fueling political backlash and