The biggest sporting event in U.S. history starts Thursday. Here's how U.S. authorities plan to keep it safe from drones, cyberattacks and more.

Security expert Peter Evans said World Cup risks differ from Super Bowl due to international fans, political tensions, and potential presidential attendance at games.

Federal and local authorities are increasing security for World Cup matches in South Florida due to drone threats. The FBI and FAA have established "no drone zones" around venues like Hard Rock Stadium.

The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada. It also presents a massive security challenge.

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.

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

More than $1 billion is going toward security for the 2026 tournament. The bigger question is what happens to the surveillance infrastructure after the crowds go home.

Seattle has ramped up security measures ahead of this summer's World Cup matches, including turning on contentious closed-circuit TV cameras near the stadiums. Why it matters: As hundreds of thousands of visitors flood the Emerald City for the tournament,

Attending a World Cup match in Miami? Here is what you need to know about the bag policy and stadium rules.

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, which means scammers are out in force. Fake tickets, fake streaming sites, crypto traps, scam betting apps, and more are all targeting eager fans. Here's how to avoid them.