FBI Director Kash Patel said that drones, cyberattacks and actions by radicalized individuals are among the main security concerns for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
In an interview with Fox News, Patel explained that the FBI is expanding information sharing with local authorities and communities to identify possible threats before they materialize. According to him, so-called “lone wolves” remain one of the biggest concerns for security forces, both in the physical environment and online.
To address the challenge, the agency has created an operations center dedicated to intelligence analysis and risk monitoring related to the tournament. The FBI is also strengthening its cyber defense capabilities to protect critical infrastructure and combat possible hacker attacks during the event.
Another threat receiving special attention is the use of drones. Patel revealed that the FBI has developed technologies capable of detecting and neutralizing unauthorized aircraft, as well as providing specific training for local police forces. U.S. authorities have already indicated that there will be no-fly zones around stadiums and zero tolerance for illegal flights during matches.
The 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history, with 48 national teams, 104 matches and games spread across 16 host cities. The event is considered one of the biggest security challenges ever faced by U.S. authorities, who are also monitoring possible terrorist threats, geopolitical tensions and fraud attempts involving tickets and fake platforms related to the tournament.
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