WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center said Friday that it is being paid $7.4 million to hold the draw for the World Cup at the performing arts venue on Dec. 5.

FIFA is donating $2.4 million to the Kennedy Center as it prepares to host one of the biggest events in sports, Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations, told The Associated Press. Soccer’s world governing body “has also given us sponsorship opportunities separate from their commitments for an additional $5 million,” she said.

“When you look at the full picture, it totals $7.4 million to the Kennedy Center, plus incurred expenses,” Daravi added.

The figures, which haven’t been previously reported, emerged as Senate Democrats question spending and management practices by Kennedy Center leadership. Sen. S

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