US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says

US agencies have seized over 50 drones near FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament's start, with a joint team intercepting eight in Kansas City on Wednesday.

US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says
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U.S. ​agencies ​have seized ‌more than ​50 drones near FIFA ‌World Cup sites since the start of play last ‌week, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne ‌Mullin said Thursday.

In Kansas City, a joint federal-city counter ⁠drone ​team ⁠intercepted eight drones on Wednesday ⁠during World Cup 2026 ​events at Kansas City Stadium ⁠and FIFA Fan Festival. The ⁠Federal ​Aviation Administration has barred drones over ⁠FIFA World Cup 2026 matches ⁠and ⁠related fan events across the U.S. to ‌fortify ‌security.

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