US World Cup security chief reveals plan to counter threats

The United States is facing "billions" of security threats as it prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, according to the official overseeing the tournament's organization, Andrew Giuliani. He detailed a secret plan designed to monitor and neutralize potential dangers, including infiltration attempts by individuals suspected of ties to nations or groups Washington considers a risk, such as Iran.

Giuliani stated that American security agencies are implementing an advanced strategy to detect and prevent any possible threats. The plan relies on broad coordination between intelligence agencies and the Department of Homeland Security, alongside the use of sophisticated surveillance and data analysis technologies targeting crowds, delegations, and even journalists, with the aim of uncovering suspicious activity before it can be executed.

Unprecedented security challenge

The official described the tournament, which will be held across multiple U.S. cities, as one of the largest security challenges in the nation's history. He cited the event's scale, the number of participating countries, and the influx of millions of fans from around the world as key factors.

Giuliani emphasized that the primary goal is to ensure the World Cup takes place in a fully secure environment, minimizing any potential risks. He characterized the security system being put in place as "the most complex in the history of major sporting events."