DOT Granting $100 Million to Improve Transportation in FIFA World Cup Host Cities

DOT Granting $100 Million to Improve Transportation in FIFA World Cup Host Cities

President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The federal government will invest $100.3 million to enhance public transportation in cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Federal Transit Administration said in a March 3 statement.

The funds will go into “public transit systems within host cities preparing to welcome millions of fans,” the department said. “The funding will ensure communities can expand transit options to meet increased demand in services around stadiums.”

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Original News Source Link – Epoch Times