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Héctor Ríos Morales

From Miami to Kansas City, Federal Teams Are Yanking Drones Out of World Cup Airspace

The Skydio X10 drone flies as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer tours the SkyDio Drone manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, on June 12, 2026. (Credit: Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images)

Months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the Trump administration's top national security concerns surrounding the tournament was the potential use of drones near stadiums and fan gathering areas.

Nearly two weeks into the tournament, U.S. agencies have seized or neutralized more than 300 drones near World Cup venues, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

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