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R7 FIFA World Cup 2026

 
Site Contact:
Eric Nold
On-Scene Coordinator

(nold.eric@epa.gov)

Site Location:
11201 Renner Blvd.
Lenexa, KS 66219
 response.epa.gov/R7FIFAWC2026

The EPA Region 7 Emergency Response Program has been providing pre-planning support for air monitoring and a Common Operating Picture for air monitoring data during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events that will occur in the Kansas City Metro area. Activities have been transitioned to the "Event Phase" as air monitoring equipment has been deployed for monitoring at World Cup events in the Kansas City area.

The June/July 2026 Fan Fest location at Liberty Memorial will be the main venue focus for the events that EPA’s air monitoring activities will support. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) is covering air monitoring operations at the Riverside facility. The Kansas City HazMat team, Kansas civil support team, and Missouri civil support team are rotating air monitoring coverage at Kansas City Stadium on match days.

EPA Region 7 personnel have overseen the deployment of stationary air monitors around Fan Fest and monitor data both on-site and remotely at EPA locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The stationary air monitoring data has been incorporated into a dashboard to support establishing a common operating picture with local response partner agencies.


EPA OSC Dillon briefing an EPA team member supervising contractors before inspecting air monitors. EPA OSC Dillon and contractors discussing readings during the bump test of the Blackline air monitor. An air monitor in a EPA OSC J. Davis inspecting one of the FanFest air monitoring locations. A screenshot of EPA's Common Operating Picture dashboard established for responding partner agencies. This screenshot illustrates area venues and can have a transportation layer transposed on top so responders can have a real-time view of traffic between venues. A screenshot of EPA's Common Operating Picture dashboard established for responding partner agencies. This screenshot shows instruments connected to the dashboard and a general location. Responders have access to more precise location information. A screenshot of EPA's Common Operating Picture dashboard established for responding partner agencies. This screenshot shows the day's activities.