Security expert Peter Evans said World Cup risks differ from Super Bowl due to international fans, political tensions, and potential presidential attendance at games.
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Forty-eight teams will be vying for the coveted trophy in North America in 104 matches, and just about everything we are used to seeing when attending a sporting event will be thrown out the window. Fans go through security during a U.S. Men's National Team community training session at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine on June 8, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit train tickets are $98 , Penn Station will be closed for non-World Cup attendees four hours before matches, and no parking is available aside from"premium parking" at nearly $300 in the nearby American Dream mall. But on the security front, there are massive changes because for the vast majority of the fans in attendance, everything will be new.
"When you've got different people from different countries who've flown in with different languages, currencies, and unfamiliarity with the subway systems, you have to put more layers of rigor in," Peter Evans, CEO of security companyEvans also mentioned how in a heightened political environment, surroundings could get testy rather quickly. "You have people who have flown in just for that game and spent a lot of money.
They might be bringing their political opinions or issues they want to make a statement about at an event like MetLife Stadium, which has global attention and scrutiny. The security risks are different than a Super Bowl," Evans said.and even other agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement , which will be at games for safety but not customs enforcement, in hopes of as smooth sailing as possible.
"People start planning for these activities years in advance because there is so much complexity involving local law enforcement, the DHS, FBI, CIA and Interpol. It takes a lot of coordination regarding technology, scanning social media and even counter-drone activities. It’s particularly complex now because of AI software, smartphones, and drones," Evans said. OFFICIALS LAY OUT ICE'S ROLE AT LOS ANGELES WORLD CUP PLANS, ANNOUNCE BOOSTED SECURITY FOR IRAN GAMES "Security people do not see each other as competition.
They share a common interest in protecting people. You will see organizations like ours partnering with competitors to deliver the right solution.
"is in attendance for multiple games - he did attend the Club World Cup final at MetLife last July, and he just attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals. If that's the case, Evans did say that it should be announced sooner rather than later"so people have time to prepare accurately.
" "You've got multiple more layers because these activities are a potential target for someone wanting notoriety and impact. When you add a president to the welcoming ceremony, it just heightens the security levels that much more and requires coordination," he said. Considering the amount of matches in such a short span, Evans believes that security teams will change protocols on the fly and take notes from prior matches all over the continent.
And while it is nearly impossible to avoid conflict completely, Evans believes it is possible to minimize the risk as best as they can.
"I think individuals would be very surprised by how much sharing and coordination goes on. We see this with arenas and stadiums; for example, during atour, all the venues would get together to share what they learned — like people concealing items in Big Bird or banana outfits. There is an unbelievable amount of sharing in a coordinated fashion and debriefing calls after each event to allow time to adjust before the next match," Evans said.
United States fans go through security checks as they arrive to watch training in Irvine, California, on June 8, 2026.
"The primary focus is to minimize the risk and minimize the impact. You have millions of people attending with their children and families. Ultimately, you want to make sure no one in that fan group is impacted negatively. Is someone going to get drunk and disorderly?
Probably. How quickly can you contain that risk so the general population has the experience they should have?
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