FBI Deploys Antidrone System to All 2026 World Cup Facilities

ILLUSTRATION/DOK Quintin Soloviev

JAKARTA - The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would deploy a system to detect and disable drones at all facilities related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"As part of our preparations, the FBI is also prioritizing the capabilities of the anti-drone system (C-UAS). The FBI has been working with federal partners and law enforcement in the host city to ensure that detection, tracking, and mitigation facilities are in place at each location," said the FBI as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, June 6.

Protecting the airspace above the World Cup venues "is as important as protecting the ground," the agency said.

In late May, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that it, along with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, would impose temporary flight restrictions over stadiums hosting the 2026 World Cup matches and points of concentration of football fans across the US.

The US Secret Service, in early June, said the primary responsibility for the safety of World Cup spectators lies with the host city and state authorities.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11-19. In the US, the 2026 World Cup matches will be held in 11 cities.