Sky threats disrupt World Cup marches

U.S. authorities monitored over 1,139 drones around the sites of the 2026 World Cup. More than 300 of them were neutralized without the use of force, as part of security and protection efforts during the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Over 500 drones were confiscated for investigation, and the country allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to counter drone threats, including expanding jamming capabilities and training local police personnel. The tournament also received more than 300 reports of various threats, with no direct incidents recorded inside the stadiums or fan zones.