Are cities starting to see World Cup hosting duties as a poisoned chalice?

Chicago and Vancouver have both declined to be part of a North American World Cup bid, citing financial risks. Will others follow?The North American bid for the 2026 World Cup, a joint venture between the United States, Canada and Mexico, delivered its official pitch to Fifa on Friday with 23 cities listed as potential venues.But behind the fanfare, four major cities – Chicago, Minneapolis, Vancouver and Glendale– told Fifa and the United Bid they didn’t want to be part of a Wo