Threats to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Brief
Executive Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place across sixteen host cities in the United States (US), Mexico, and Canada, presents a complex threat environment across multiple security domains. The tournament’s global visibility creates opportunities for both financially and geopolitically motivated threat actors to target attendees, affiliated organizations, sponsors, vendors, and event-supporting infrastructure.
Physical security will almost certainly remain the highest priority for event coordinators and local government officials, given the high levels of international attention and the concentration of large crowds in host cities spanning three countries and multiple, distinct security environments.