NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Multiple United States (US) cities that hosted World Cup matches are seeking millions of dollars they believe world soccer’s governing body FIFA promised them, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

Four executives from World Cup cities, speaking anonymously, told the outlet that FIFA management told them they would each receive $1 million in “legacy” funds to build football-related infrastructure and support “social projects”.

The Athletic reported that officials from the cities had requested the payments after Gianni Infantino, head of global football’s governing body, announced such payments to host cities of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.