FIFA World Cup 2026: Security concerns grow in US as funding stalls

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 20, 2026 at 01:37 PM

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Preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States are facing security concerns due to delayed funding. Intelligence briefings have warned of potential extremist attacks, civil unrest related to immigration policies, and threats stemming from the US-Israeli war on Iran. A $625 million federal security grant, approved in July 2025, was stalled, impacting security preparations in host cities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the funds have been awarded, aiming to bolster security. The World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is scheduled to begin in June 2026.

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