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KC2026 organizers outline fan fest, security costs and volunteer plans; federal security funds pending NOFO
Summary
KC2026 chief operating officer updated the committee on match schedule, volunteer recruitment, transportation layers and expectations for federal security aid; federal notice of funding opportunity for World Cup security grants expected in October and KC officials estimate Kansas city allocation in the ~$50 million range but said final allocation
Lindsay Douglas, chief operating officer of KC 2026, told the Legislative Budget Committee that Kansas City will host six matches during the 2026 World Cup and will stage a FIFA FanFest on the Liberty Memorial lawn with an anticipated peak on-site capacity of about 25,000 people.
Douglas described preparations for fan engagement, volunteer recruitment, transportation layering and safety-and-security planning. KC 2026 said it is coordinating a multi-jurisdiction safety and security framework with local, state and federal partners; public-safety planning covers base camps, FanFest and activities outside the stadium, and Kansas City officials reported regular coordination with the White House task force on safety and security.
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