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Federal funding for 2026 World Cup security remains unawarded due to government shutdown, affecting all U.S. host cities.
Federal security funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, totaling $625 million, remains unawarded less than four months before the tournament, due to a government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA.
The delay impacts all U.S. host cities, including Los Angeles, which is hosting eight matches and fan zones, relying on federal funds for overtime, equipment, and coordination.
While California has pledged $10 million, the bulk of funding has not been disbursed, though officials say they remain confident in the event’s readiness.
FEMA is in final review stages before the shutdown disrupted progress.
El financiamiento federal para la seguridad de la Copa Mundial 2026 sigue sin concederse debido al cierre del gobierno, que afecta a todas las ciudades anfitrionas de los Estados Unidos.