Officials prepare for ‘unprecedented’ security operation as World Cup 2026 nears kickoff
As the World Cup 2026 approaches, officials are gearing up for an unprecedented security operation. The tournament, which begins on June 11, will take place across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams. With extensive coordination among over 400 law enforcement agencies, the focus is on ensuring safety at stadiums, hotels, and public gatherings.
- ▪The World Cup 2026 will be the largest in FIFA history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.
- ▪Security planning involves more than 400 law enforcement agencies and private security firms.
- ▪Officials are particularly focused on coordination between cities to track potential threats.
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Soccer Officials prepare for ‘unprecedented’ security operation as World Cup 2026 nears kickoff By Stanley Harrison Published June 4, 2026, 6:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google With the World Cup one week away, security planners said they are preparing for an “unprecedented” operation to protect the largest tournament in FIFA history. The 2026 World Cup begins June 11 in Mexico City and will be staged across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded tournament will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches over 39 days, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19.
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