U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons confirmed ICE agents will play a “key part” in security efforts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unfolding across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Lyons was put on the spot Tuesday at a panel in the House of Representatives by Nellie Pou, a representative of the ninth district of New Jersey, who inquired about ICE’s involvement at this summer’s tournament. The Democrat voiced concerns over foreign fans being “wrongfully incarcerated” during the massive event amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
