KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Millions of dollars from the federal government is expected to help the Kansas City metro prepare for World Cup 2026.
Congress approved $625 million to support safety and security efforts for the massive event. It was part of the massive tax and spending bill passed last week.
Kansas City will host six matches at Arrowhead beginning next June.
The event is expected to bring an estimated 650,000 visitors to the Kansas City region over the month-long event.
While the opportunity is great for Kansas City, some metro cities have said they hope to have federal funds available to cover things like police overtime, new equipment, and even may help with transportation.
“With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected, ensuring public safety must be a top priority,” Rep. Sharice Davids said.
“With this temporary swell in population, it is imperative that we also increase security services for the safety of visitors and residents alike, which is no small task for an event this large,” Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said.
The funding will be split between the 11 host cities.
The state of Missouri allocated $74 million to help pay for the event. Kansas promised $28 million in funding.
Other Kansas City-area cities are considering implementing a tourism tax to help foot the World Cup bill.
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