Funding and security are among the big topics North Texas makes plans to host matches for the world's biggest soccer championship.

North America was chosen to host the 2026 World Cup, but North Texas will host nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The North Texas FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee recently met to discuss grants and a cost-sharing agreement.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is also working with the committee.

The FIFA World Cup Grant Program is administered by the U.S. Department of

Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The projected local economic impact is $1.5 to $2.1 billion.

Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul said at a recent event that the committee is working closely with Andrew Giuli

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