US World Cup 2026 Security Under Strain as Federal Funding Delays
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Security officials warn that delays to $625 million in federal security funds for the 2026 World Cup in the United States could raise the risk of extremist or criminal activity, including attacks on transportation and protests tied to immigration enforcement. FEMA has since awarded the grants, but the procurement window remains tight as organizers prepare for 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico, with fan events seen as potential flashpoints.
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