FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches
The FBI is warning drone operators to avoid World Cup matches as security measures are heightened. Over 60 law enforcement agencies have completed a training program to detect and deter unauthorized drones. While no specific threats have been identified, officials expect some security issues to arise during the tournament.
- ▪The FBI has trained over 60 local, county, and state law enforcement agencies to manage drone activity during the World Cup.
- ▪Drones pose unique challenges due to their evolving technology and potential for carrying harmful payloads.
- ▪The FBI has the capability to electronically take control of unlawful drones and direct them to safer areas.
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| Publication time | Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:35 GMT |
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World CupFBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matchesMore than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies in places where the games will be held completed a first-of-its-kind federal training program to help detect and deter drones.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00An FBI drone hovers during a demonstration by law enforcement in Huntsville, Ala. last month. Andi Rice / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy Kelly O'DonnellHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Security for the FIFA World Cup is expanding skyward, with law enforcement agencies preparing for drone activity that could range from a nuisance to a serious threat as the United States hosts the tournament starting next week.
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