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3/5/2026
The Federal Transit Administration this week announced the availability of $100.3 million in grant funding for public transit agencies serving the 11 U.S. cities where 78 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will occur this summer.
Available through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, the grant funding will ensure transit agencies in host cities can expand operations to meet increased demand around stadiums during matches, FTA officials said in a press release.
Funding will be apportioned to transit agencies for eligible planning expenses and reimbursement of capital improvement and operating according to a formula that accounts for stadium capacity and the number of matches in each city. No local match is required.
Applications are due Jan. 31, 2027. More information is available on an FTA FAQ document and during a March 11 webinar. Registration for the webinar may be done here.
"[USDOT] is doing its part to ensure the United States is ready to host the most spectacular World Cup in history," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. "We’re proud to partner with host cities to provide fans with a seamless travel experience that will be part of the memories they cherish from attending these historic games."