Staff in the room vet leads and monitor online posts, with a primary focus on enforcing the agency's "no-drone zones."

Security is tight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Friday, Channel 2 Action News got an inside look at some of the technology keeping crowds safe. Customs and Border Protection says possible terrorism is a real danger, so they’re double-checking who and what goes into Mercedes Benz Stadium.

This is the largest and most complex World Cup ever, with three host countries and 48 teams. It will place unprecedented challenges on medical and security staff

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara as authorities try to reassure visitors and residents that security won’t be an issue in a city that was rocked by cartel violence earlier this year.

A general exterior view of FIFA World Cup 2026 host venue site at Houston Stadium on May 27, 2026 in Houston, Texas. People reported long security lines at the venue on Sunday for the first 2026 World Cup match hosted in Houtson.

Rudy Giuliani’s son is in charge of the president’s task force for helping secure match venues like Levi’s Stadium.

Millions of soccer fans from around the world are visiting the US, which is hosting 78 matches across 11 cities. The scale alone presents a huge challenge, and the FBI is worried about drones and lone wolf attacks. 🇨🇻 Cape Verde shocks Spain with a draw ⚽ Sign up for The Beautiful Game newsletter

With the FIFA World Cup now in full swing, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is experiencing record-breaking travel volume.