The World Cup is around the corner. Are cities and states prepared?

By: Shalina Chatlani

Outlets: Stateline

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 1,517

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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In June, 11 U.S. cities will welcome millions of fans for soccer’s World Cup. Staging the planet’s most popular sporting event is never easy, but this year the conflict in the Middle East and the congressional impasse over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are creating additional complications.

Officials in the host cities say they are excited to welcome the world and to benefit from the economic activity of soccer’s premier event. New …

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