The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Thursday that it is awarding $625 million to 11 cities across nine states that will host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to bolster their security capabilities.
According to FEMA, the city of Dallas will receive $51,584,327 as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 preparedness grant program.
Of the cities that will receive money as part of the grant program, Miami received the largest allocation of funds at $73,698,993 .
State Administrative AgencyHost City Committee Task ForceAllocation CaliforniaLos Angeles $57,934,146 CaliforniaSan Francisco $51,191,244 Florida Miami $73,698,993 Georgia Atlanta $73,390,940 Massachusetts Boston $46,053,187 Missouri (on behalf of Kansas and Missouri) Kansas City $59,522,190 New Jersey (on behalf of New York and New Jersey) New York/New Jersey$66,205,076 Pennsylvania Philadelphia $48,490,887 Texas Dallas $51,584,327 TexasHouston $64,676,165 Washington Seattle $32,252,845
“As one of the premier host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas is ready to take the global stage,” Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said. “This funding is a critical investment in public safety and ensures we have the resources, training, and coordination in place to deliver a secure and successful event.”
Dallas police said in a statement on Thursday that the department is working alongside local, state, and federal partners to prepare for the influx of visitors from around the world.
The funds will strengthen the department’s security operations and enhance the ability of Dallas police to protect both residents and guests, DPD officials said.
“We take great pride in serving this city, and we are committed to showcasing Dallas as a safe, welcoming, and world-class destination,” Chief Comeaux said.