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- Kansas City announced the $25.8 million temporary jail will miss the 2026 World Cup.
- The opening slipped because the manufacturer’s delivery schedule and staffing shortages delayed construction, prompting the city to approve $22 million in October 2025 and add $3.8 million in January from the public-safety sales tax.
- Officials say the jail’s design prioritizes safety, medical services, skylights and outdoor recreation, while the World Cup receives $86.8 million public investment and a $15.6 million sales-tax waiver.
