WASHINGTON >> With the World Cup just six months away, members of California’s congressional delegation are expressing concern about preparations for what will be the largest and most complex single-sport competition in history.

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.

The tournament draw took place Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington

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