In Fort Worth, city officials on March 31, 2026, presented a preliminary budget of more than $9 million for expenses related to the FIFA World Cup during a council work session, outlining projected costs for public safety, transportation, and event support services. The report estimates that $7,030,878 will go toward police, fire, transportation, public works, emergency management, environmental services, parks and recreation, and municipal courts.
Officials said more than $5 million of those costs could be reimbursed through federal funding, though the estimates remain preliminary and based on early planning. The funding is part of more than $51 million expected to be distributed among North Texas cities through a regional organizing committee.
City leaders also allocated an additional $2 million to Visit Fort Worth for marketing and promotional efforts. These funds will support advertising, media outreach, economic impact tracking, and community engagement activities tied to the event. Officials said those costs are not expected to be reimbursed.
Fort Worth has also designated four temporary World Cup districts to accommodate visitors: the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Sundance Square/Downtown District, West 7th Cultural District, and Near Southside District. City council members approved a temporary ordinance change allowing limited signage flexibility from June 1 through July 27, 2026, for World Cup-related displays.
Officials said the city is coordinating with regional partners and preparing infrastructure and services to accommodate increased visitor traffic during the tournament.
