US to provide $100.3m in transit funds for 2026 World Cup host cities

The United States federal government has announced it will provide $100.3 million in funding to help the 11 American host cities prepare their public transportation systems for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The investment aims to support local transit agencies as they prepare for the logistical challenge of managing an estimated 10 million international visitors expected for the tournament

In a statement from the Department of Transportation, officials confirmed the funds were approved by Congress in a January spending bill and will be distributed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) The allocation is designed to help cities better prepare for the significant increase in demand on their public transit networks during the global event

New York and New Jersey, co-hosts for the final match on July 19, are slated to be the largest recipients, receiving just over $10 million of the total funding All host cities are required to utilize the funds within one fiscal year following the World Cup final, ensuring the investment is directly tied to tournament-related needs and improvements