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World Cup Host Cities Face Funding and Security Hurdles

3/20/2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents funding and security challenges for host cities, including Foxborough, Kansas City, and Boston.
An agreement in Foxborough relieves security costs for local taxpayers.
Kansas City has received $59 million in FEMA funding for security amid a government shutdown.
Boston's organizing committee has only $2 million toward a $170 million goal.

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Story summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents funding and security challenges for host cities, including Foxborough, Kansas City, and Boston.
An agreement in Foxborough relieves security costs for local taxpayers.
Kansas City has received $59 million in FEMA funding for security amid a government shutdown.
Boston's organizing committee has only $2 million toward a $170 million goal.