Kansas City, Quinton Lucas, FIFA
9 June 2026
Kansas City’s temporary modular jail, linked partly to World Cup visitor pressures, will not be ready before the tournament begins. The project has drawn criticism over cost, design and whether it was necessary for hosting duties.
City officials had approved taxpayer funding while citing detention needs and expected World Cup crowds. But delays mean Kansas City will still rely on existing police and regional detention arrangements during the six matches at Arrowhead Stadium.