Security and rising cost challenges in FIFA World Cup in US, Canada, Mexico

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Published on 21 Mar 2026 6:19:16 PM

Intelligence briefings reviewed by Reuters have warned of the potential for extremists and criminals to target the FIFA World Cup at a time when hundreds of millions of dollars of approved security funds have been delayed, causing US preparations to fall behind. There are also concerns of rising cost of air travel and accommodation amid the US-Israel war with Iran.

The World Cup is scheduled to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico from June 11-July 19.

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