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KC 20‑26 and local law enforcement outline World Cup security, volunteer screening and federal funding requests
Summary
KC 20‑26 officials and regional public‑safety leaders told the Joint Committee on Kansas Security they expect about 650,000 visitors across the tournament window and outlined layered access controls, training‑site protections and requests for federal reimbursements and canine and counter‑UAS support.
Lindsey Douglas (KC 20‑26 chief operations officer), Kyle Pastel (director, safety & security for KC 20‑26) and regional public‑safety leaders briefed the Joint Committee on Kansas Security on Oct. 24 on preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 activities in the Kansas City area.
Douglas told the committee she expects about 650,000 visitors to the region over the course of the tournament and estimated direct visitor spending at roughly $653 million, most of it on lodging, food and local services. The tournament operating window for matches and major events runs roughly June 11 to July 19, 2026; Kansas City is scheduled to host group matches in groups labeled J, E and F and a July 11 round‑of‑32 and quarter‑final match are also contracted for the region.
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