The FBI Philadelphia Field Office released the information below:
This summer,
soccer fans will flock from every corner of the world to cities across North
America to attend World Cup matches and related festivities.
Philadelphia, in particular, is hosting six of these matches and
a fan festival within its local boundaries.
And since high-profile events demand elite-level security, the
FBI Philadelphia Field Office is partnering with the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the
Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) to ensure a safe experience for all.
Here’s a look at how the whole-of-government team prepared to
secure this year’s World Cup.
National coordination, local
specialization
On a nationwide level, the White House Task Force on the FIFA
World Cup 2026™ is coordinating a whole-of-government effort to making the
international soccer tournament a secure and enjoyable event for all.
The FBI’s role in this broader effort is to provide
investigative, intelligence, and law enforcement support, as needed, in host
cities across the United States.
"This is more than just security—this is about protecting
America's legacy on the world stage," said FBI Director Kash Patel in a video about the
Bureau's preparations to protect this year's World Cup events.
At the Headquarters level, this support includes the establishment of the International Police Cooperation Center (IPCC). This interagency communications hub will keep the local, state, federal, and international law enforcement partners in constant contact and coordination with one another—no matter how geographically spaced out they might be—for the extent of the World Cup.
Note: You can read my Philly Daily On Crime column about security in Philadelphia during the World Cup games via the link below:
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