"The tournament, which will feature 48 teams playing 104 games across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the 11 U.S. host cities to both showcase themselves to the world and grab a slice of what FIFA estimates will be a $30.5-billion economic impact. But to take full advantage of that opportunity, organizers need government assistance on issues ranging from visas to security while also dealing with ticket prices far beyond the means of the average fan."
""There's so many layers to the economic engine that is the World Cup. It's going to be successful. I'm highly confident of that," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said. "But to ensure its success - not just on an economic front, but on a logistical and security front - the best thing that we can all do is focus on the task at hand. "Focus on federal government, state government and local government collaboration.""
With the World Cup six months away, the tournament draw will assign 42 qualified countries to 12 groups Friday at the Kennedy Center. The event will feature 48 teams playing 104 games across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and 11 U.S. host cities stand to gain from an estimated $30.5-billion economic impact. Organizers require government assistance on visas, security and logistics to maximize benefits. Ticket prices risk excluding average fans and complicate preparations. The tournament opens June 11 in Mexico City and concludes July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Bipartisan federal, state and local cooperation is essential to avoid reputational damage and ensure success.
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