North Texas World Cup Security: Arlington Steps Up

0:00It's April 18th. From your city to your ears. This is Dallas News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in North Texas in less than two months, Dallas is catching heat from Governor Greg Abbott over. It's immigration policies. He's warning Mayor Eric Johnson that the city's limits on police sharing info with federal immigration folks could violate state deals, putting four $132 million in public safety grants and 55 million for regional world cup security at risk. Arlington steps up as the main host, set the handle nine matches, more than any other US city. While Dallas scrambles, Arlington's keeping things smooth, focusing on teamwork across the board without picking sides in the policy fight. Local leaders are staying chill amid the tension. Dallas insists it's following all state and federal laws while backing its officers fully. Arlington's Mayor Jim Ross calls it an issue just between Dallas and the governor,

1:01stressing strong ties with everyone involved. Arlington's already proven it can manage massive crowds, like the 700,000 fans at the Texas Rangers 2023 World Series. Parade with under 10 arrests. Now they're ramping up with a new police outpost in the entertainment district and tight coordination with FIFA and partners. Even with the political back and forth, North Texas security plans are locked in, promising fans a safe shot at one of the biggest soccer spectacles ever on US soil.