FBI Reports Zero Major Security Incidents During 2026 World Cup

FBI Reports Zero Major Security Incidents During 2026 World Cup centers on the agency’s claim that the tournament in the U.S. remained free of large-scale security problems. FBI Director Kash Patel said on Sunday, July 19, 2026 that the United States recorded no major security incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Patel attributed the result to President Donald Trump’s earlier security preparations, including creation of the White House FIFA Task Force about 16 months before the competition. The FBI deployed nearly 5,000 personnel across 16 host cities and set up multiple command centers for real-time intelligence sharing. The agency also built a counter-unmanned aircraft systems training school and seized over 700 drones near FIFA airspace. Patel cited support from FIFA, the Department of Homeland Security, and White House FIFA Task Force Director Andrew Giuliani, noting the FBI’s largest-ever event resource commitment.