HOUSTON – Advocates and community leaders gathered outside Houston City Hall on Monday morning, calling for increased funding and resources to combat sex trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Houston, one of several U.S. host cities.

The group, which included nonprofit leaders, faith-based organizations, and survivors, noted that Houston must act now to strengthen prevention and law enforcement efforts before the city hosts the international sporting event.

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