Successful Counter-Drone Efforts Helped Keep Millions of Fans Safe During FIFA World Cup 2026, With More Than 700 Drones Seized

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that federal, state and local partners carried out the most comprehensive airspace security and drone mitigation effort in U.S. history during FIFA World Cup 2026. The successful effort helped protect millions of fans and resulted in the seizure of more than 700 unauthorized drones.

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May
31
2026

FAA Establishes ‘No Drone Zones’ for FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Fan Events and Base Camps

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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, will establish temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the United States to help protect participants and spectators.

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