Funding Freeze Threatens World Cup 2026 Security Prep Across US Cities
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As World Cup 2026 approaches, a FEMA/DHS security grant program funding freeze jeopardizes security planning and Fan Fest prep in US host cities, leaving staffing gaps and prompting concerns that some cities may withdraw from hosting games.
- World Cup security concerns over funding freeze BBC
- World Cup host cities warn Congress over security concerns ESPN
- World Cup host cities are ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by DHS shutdown The Guardian
- Miami may have to cancel World Cup Fan Fest over funding delay, warns committee chief - The Athletic The New York Times
- Kansas City Police warn Congress: No money, no security for World Cup KCTV
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