Dallas police provided an update Wednesday morning on the department’s preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
In a file photo, Dallas police Chief Daniel Comeaux speaks during a news conference regarding violent crime law enforcement efforts regarding violent crime law enforcement efforts at Marcus Park Recreation Center, Tuesday, Feb.
3, 2026, in Dallas.“We are excited to welcome the world to Dallas for this historic international event,” police Chief Daniel Comeaux said during a news conference at DPD headquarters. “This moment is not just for our city, but for our entire region to showcase who we are.”last week, is part of a $625 million federal grant program for the 11 U.S. host cities. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the money will help state and local officials prepare for the tournament through security drills, background checks, stronger cybersecurity and increased police and emergency response at FIFA venues.From left, Senator John Cornyn , Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux, and Mayor Eric Johnson, take part in a roundtable discussion about briefing from law enforcement on security preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Dallas Police Department.“We are going to work with all our fellow partners, but our main thing is keeping everyone safe,” Comeaux said. The updates comes as North Texas prepares to host nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, including a semifinal. Dallasand serve as home to the tournament’s International Broadcast Center and Tournament Operations Center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.Michael Cuviello is a breaking news reporter at The Dallas Morning News. Before joining the Morning News, he served as a reporter for the Amarillo Globe-News. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso.Elissa Jorgensen is a breaking news reporter at The Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of Texas State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in mass communication. Elissa previously reported for the Houston Chronicle and Texas Community Health News.How to check TSA wait times at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field
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