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Feds Allocate $100M for World Cup Transit, Security Concerns Rise

3/4/2026

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The federal government announced $100.3 million for World Cup host-city public transit.
The State Department expects about 10 million international visitors in the 11 host cities.
New York and New Jersey will receive over $10 million, with Dallas and Arlington following with significant funding.
A congressional hearing urged more security funding, especially for Miami, without $70 million, as cartel violence in Mexico and Middle East conflicts complicate preparations.

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The federal government announced $100.3 million for World Cup host-city public transit.
The State Department expects about 10 million international visitors in the 11 host cities.
New York and New Jersey will receive over $10 million, with Dallas and Arlington following with significant funding.
A congressional hearing urged more security funding, especially for Miami, without $70 million, as cartel violence in Mexico and Middle East conflicts complicate preparations.