Source: Show-Me Institute
by Patrick Tuohey
“Every few years, cities fall into the same trap. A major event — whether it’s the World Cup, the Olympics, or the Super Bowl — gets dangled in front of local leaders like a golden ticket. The promises, as we are hearing time and again as Kansas City gears up to host some games in the 2026 World Cup, include floods of tourists, economic growth, and a new era of prosperity. The reality? A financial hangover that lasts long after the final whistle blows.” (03/12/25)
https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/subsidies/mega-events-fail-to-deliver-world-cup-edition/