Many of the tournament’s host cities risk hitting dangerous heat levels this year, raising questions about the safety of players and fans.

Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.

Most of the money would reimburse police, fire and emergency management expenses.

With nine matches slated for North Texas, security remains top of mind for both organizers and public safety officials.

As Texas hosts World Cup matches in Dallas and Houston, state police are warning drivers and fans to stay alert, avoid risky travel behavior and report suspected human trafficking.

Officials in all the host cities began planning for the event years in advance, running through not just match-day security concerns, but transportation and staffing for fan events.

The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.

With games spread over 38 days and 11 cities, the World Cup is the biggest crowd security challenge U.S. law enforcement has ever faced. Homeland Security's extended shutdown complicated matters.