U.S. Senator Seeks Update on Security Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City

Senator Jerry Moran asks Department of Homeland Security for details on readiness across host cities

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:09pm

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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) has requested an update from the new Department of Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullin on security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Moran has raised questions about how DHS is assessing readiness across multiple host cities and what benchmarks are being used to evaluate if federal, state, and local partners are adequately resourced and prepared.

Why it matters

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring around 600,000 visitors to Kansas City, presenting both an extraordinary opportunity and significant security challenges. Ensuring the safety and security of players, fans, and the general public is a top priority as the city and region prepare to host this major global sporting event.

The details

Kansas City is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches taking place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. In addition, teams from England, Argentina, Netherlands, and Algeria will use the area as their base camps for the entire tournament. Senator Moran has asked the Department of Homeland Security for an update on how it is coordinating security efforts with federal, state, and local partners to ensure the events are safe and successful.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches in Kansas City will begin at 8 p.m. on June 16.
  • The highly-anticipated quarterfinal match is scheduled for 8 p.m. on July 11.

The players

Jerry Moran

A U.S. Senator from Kansas who has requested an update from the Department of Homeland Security on security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Markwayne Mullin

The new Director of the Department of Homeland Security, who Senator Moran has asked to provide an update on security readiness across World Cup host cities.

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

The stadium in Kansas City, Missouri that will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.

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What they’re saying

“These moments present an extraordinary opportunity to showcase American leadership, hospitality and security coordination on the world stage.”

— Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security is expected to provide Senator Moran with an update on security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City represents a major opportunity to showcase American security capabilities on the global stage, but also comes with significant challenges that require close coordination between federal, state, and local partners to ensure the safety and security of players, fans, and the general public.