Security at the World Cup final ramped up for Sunday's Argentina-Spain match

Security at the World Cup final ramped up for Sunday’s Argentina-Spain match as organizers applied a multi-agency plan built over two years. The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with 48 teams across 39 days, and the season now culminates in the one final at New Jersey. A joint operations center in New York is overseeing security across host cities, supported by thousands of personnel and a dedicated aviation-focused team. The FBI has seized hundreds of drones operating in restricted airspace near stadiums during the tournament. For the final, FBI Special Agent Adam Kachhia-Patel said live feeds will monitor drone activity. The Secret Service perimeter is strengthened because President Trump will attend the trophy presentation, and the event carries a Level 1 Special Event designation with added Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and FBI resources.