FEMA announced Tuesday it will provide $875 million to help bolster security at FIFA World Cup games next year.

The funding will be distributed in two tiers, according to a news release from the agency.

About $625 million is earmarked for the 11 cities hosting matches. The money can be used for security preparations, training, staff background checks, and increasing the number of first responders at venues and hotels.

Nine of those games will take place in North Texas, FIFA has announced.

CBS News Texas reached out to the North Texas Council of Governments and the city of Arlington about the potential security funding, but did not receive a response.

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