US EditionICE Says It Will Play a 'Key Part' in Security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: Report
Homeland Security Investigations will help secure FIFA World Cup events, addressing human trafficking and safety amid over 650,000 expected visitors, ICE acting director said.
- This past week, Todd Lyons, acting ICE director, announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will deploy agents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee.
- HSI, ICE's investigative arm, will investigate human trafficking and support the World Cup, while DHS said in January that CBP and federal agencies will coordinate to ensure a secure experience.
- Quoting Lyons, `ICE, specifically Homeland Security Investigations, is a key part of the overall security apparatus for the World Cup`, and while Rep. Nellie Pou asked about pausing operations, Lyons said ICE would still have a role with no specific enforcement detailed.
- Kansas City expects more than 650,000 visitors and local leaders in North Texas plan transport, crowd control and emergency response, while Football Supporters Europe warns about immigration enforcement concerns.
- The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will stage 78 of 104 matches in the United States; The Guardian estimates up to 10 million visitors could come to the 11 U.S. host cities, while last month’s boycott calls add international scrutiny.
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ICE to play ‘key role’ in World Cup security, agency chief tells Congress
(KRON) -- With the San Francisco Bay Area coming off the back of hosting a successful Super Bowl LX, attention is now turning to this summer's FIFA World Cup. With the notable lack of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at last Sunday's game -- despite Trump administration threats to the contrary -- questions are being raised about the controversial agency's presence at World Cup matches in June and July. Levi's Stadium, whic…
ICE Will Help Secure Soccer World Cup, Won’t Suspend Immigration Enforcement.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed the agency’s involvement in World Cup security.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Representative Nellie Pou (D-NJ), and FIFA officials.WHEN & WHERE: The World Cup is scheduled across North America this summer.KEY QUOTE: “ICE is dedicated to ensuring that everyone that visits the facilities will have a safe and secure event.” – Todd Lyons.IMPACT…
In four months, the World Cup will begin in the USA, Canada and Mexico. According to its director, the controversial U.S. immigration agency ICE is "an important part of the entire security apparatus of the event.
The interim director of the Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE), Todd Lyons, said during a hearing with the House of Representatives National Security Committee that the agency in charge is “a key part” for the security of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, so he refused to commit to pause operations and raids around the tournament matches.
ICE says it will play a 'key part' in security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: Report
ICE’s acting director says the agency will play a “key part" in 2026 World Cup security, including matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia. The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of the agency.
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