World Cup Cities Set to Win $100 Million in Federal Transit Aid

Public transportation systems across the US are poised to get a $100.3 million assist from the federal government as Congress considers directing more money to transit agencies in cities that are hosting this year’s FIFA World Cup games.

Soccer fans from around the world will be attending games in 11 different US cities, including Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. The final match will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in northern New Jersey where the National Football League’s New York Giants and New York Jets play. That stadium, about 10 miles from New York City, is set to host eight matches during the tournament, which begins on June 11.