Hotels in the US have begun slashing prices for this summer’s World Cup due to a lack of demand. Figures suggest room rates have been cut by around a third in cities hosting games for the tournament, including Dallas where England play their opening match against Croatia in June 19. It comes amid a reported backlash at high ticket prices for games and anti-US sentiment. Gianni Infantino, head of football governing body Fifa, had predicted the World Cup - being staged in the US, Canada and