Governor Kehoe Hosts World Cup Security Roundtable
Summary
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe will host FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey and state and local public safety leaders on April 13, 2026, for a roundtable discussion on security preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City. The discussion will include the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri National Guard, Kansas City Police Department, and KC2026.
What changed
The Office of the Governor of Missouri issued a media advisory announcing a federal-state-local security coordination roundtable and press conference scheduled for April 13, 2026, at the Missouri State Capitol. The event will address security preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and the FIFA Fan Festival scheduled to take place in Kansas City.
Affected parties include federal, state, and local public safety agencies and organizations involved in World Cup event planning. The media advisory serves as an informational announcement about an upcoming coordination meeting and does not impose any compliance obligations, regulatory requirements, or deadlines on private entities or individuals.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Kehoe to Hold Roundtable Discussion, Press Conference on Federal, State, and Local World Cup Security Preparations
April 10, 2026
Jefferson City On Monday, April 13, 2026, Governor Mike Kehoe will host Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey in the Governor's Office for a roundtable discussion with state and local public safety leaders on security preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The discussion will include state public safety officials with the Missouri Department of Public Safety, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri National Guard, as well as local leaders with the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) and KC2026.
A press conference will follow, including remarks from Governor Mike Kehoe, FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey, KCPD Chief Stacey Graves, and KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer.
The press conference is open to members of the media and invited guests only. The press conference will be livestreamed on Governor Kehoe's Facebook and X pages.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Federal, state, and local officials to give update on security preparations FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and FIFA Fan Festival™ in Kansas City
When: 2:40 p.m.
Where: Missouri State Capitol - Governor's Office (Room 216)
Media: Open - RSVP required, Communications@governor.mo.gov . Please arrive at 2:30 p.m. for setup. A mult box will be provided.
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