Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-11, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events coming to Kansas City this summer.
Under this order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to expedite assistance. The order also activates the Missouri National Guard to assist local law enforcement with security operations throughout associated events.
"In just under 60 days, Kansas City will have its defining moment on the world stage as America’s Soccer Capital, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors and fans to six World Cup matches and surrounding festivities, watch parties, and related events," said Governor Kehoe. "The FIFA World Cup will have an incredible statewide impact, both in economic activity and public safety collaboration and coordination. While public safety partners are already coordinating to support World Cup events in the Kansas City region, this executive order allows the State of Missouri to support local jurisdictions with the operational demands and circumstances associated with hosting events of this magnitude."
The signing comes after today's productive discussion between federal, state, and local public safety leaders in the Governor's Office. To watch today's press conference with Governor Kehoe, FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey, KCPD Chief Stacey Graves, and KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer on security preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, visit this link.
Executive Order 26-11 will expire on July 31, 2026. To view the order, visit this link.
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