In an interview with the Athletic, former Mayor Rahm Emmanuel expressed his frustration with FIFA's demand to have a dome over Soldier Field. It led him to say no to hosting the World Cup in 2018.
"You expect me to treat the Chicago taxpayers as the dumb money at the table. You got to be kidding me," Emanuel said. "You can't have something in there that leaves the city and the taxpayers exposed, and you get to decide it, and I have no vote in it"
He says the demand would have cost hundreds of millions of dollars for the city.
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.
Balogun dominated the first half with his goal and several other chances that helped the U.S. control the match early but the Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute.
Tillman helped seal the win when he scored on a free kick from just outside the box in the 82nd minute with a shot off the hand of goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj.
That gave the U.S. just its second World Cup knockout round win. The Americans made it to the semifinals in the first tournament in 1930 by winning their group and won a round of 16 matchup against Mexico in 2002.
The win over Bosnia in the round of 32 in this year's expanded tournament sets up a matchup on Monday in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil.
Chicago watch parties held for USA, Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup match
Watch parties are being held Wednesday in Chicago for the Team USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup round of 32 knockout match.
One of the biggest parties is at Recess in West Loop.
Watch parties are being held Wednesday in Chicago for the Team USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup round of 32 knockout match.
Jun 27, 2026, 8:23 PM GMT
USA to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Round of 32 knockout match Wednesday
Following Paraguay's stunning 1-0 upset over Türkiye, the U.S. has officially clinched first place in Group D in the 2026 World Cup, securing a highly anticipated Round of 32 knockout match at in California's Bay Area.
The crucial single-elimination game is locked for Wednesday, July 1 at 5 p.m. against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jun 26, 2026, 3:59 PM GMT
Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, attends USA game
Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, attended the USA game Thursday in Los Angeles.
She is due with the couple's fourth child in July.
