World Cup Football Tournament: U.S. Security Measures to Prevent Drone and Lone Wolf Attacks

The 2026 World Cup football tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The U.S. government is implementing stringent security measures, including crowd control and anti-drone measures, but remains concerned about the threat of lone wolf attacks. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin has assured fans that the matches in the 11 host cities will be 'very safe,' but warns that lone wolf attacks cannot be ruled out. The tournament will feature 48 teams, with 78 of the 104 matches being held in the United States. The U.S. government has invested $5 billion to train local and state police to deal with unauthorized drone activity.