FIFA World Cup & Super Bowl Legacy — Costs, Benefits & Resident Impact
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Santa Clara is the only city in the country to host both the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup in the same year City of Santa Clara — a remarkable distinction that has also put real strain on city resources and sparked political controversy. The city has worked to secure reimbursement agreements for public safety costs, but debates over who ultimately bears the expense have divided the Council. Mayor Gillmor argued that hosting the Super Bowl would cost Santa Clara over $6 million for security and police services, and expressed concern about the financial guarantees backing the city's agreements. With FIFA World Cup matches running from June 13 to July 1, residents — especially those near Levi's Stadium — continue to feel the impact on traffic, noise, and neighborhood access.
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