Kash Patel details hidden threats FBI confronted during the World Cup

Key Points:

• The FBI dedicated nearly 5,000 personnel to secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., marking the largest resource commitment ever for a sporting event, successfully preventing any significant criminal attacks during the tournament.
• The Bureau conducted around 300,000 background checks and managed security for 78 matches attended by 6.5 million people in the U.S., with efficient stadium entry times averaging under 15 minutes despite large crowds.
• A key focus was countering drone threats, with the FBI establishing its first counter-UAS school and intercepting over 700 unauthorized drones to prevent potential attacks, including explosive or chemical threats.
• The FBI thwarted an alleged coordinated drone attack plot targeting a UFC event near the White House through a multi-state operation before any harm occurred, charging eight suspects linked to the threat.
• International cooperation was critical, with the FBI hosting a Joint Operations Center involving 46 countries and leveraging intelligence sharing, supported by a White House Task Force established under President Trump to unify federal, state, and local security efforts.