ICE Role at World Cup Confirmed, Questions Remain About Enforcement Near Stadiums

Source: International Business Times

FIFA Men's World Cup trophy With the 2026 World Cup drawing closer each day, host countries are putting the final touches in place to receive millions of soccer fans from around the globe. To ensure the safety of attendees, the United States plans to use Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a key part of the overall security apparatus for the tournament. In February, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Congress the agency would play a "crucial" role in ensuring the safety of participants and visitors, though questions have been raised about its operations in and around stadiums.