The FIFA World Cup has been hit by fresh controversy after the FBI confirmed the arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of flying a drone over a major fan zone in Atlanta, raising new concerns about security at one of the world's biggest sporting events.
Federal authorities said Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, a Mexican national who had previously been deported from the United States twice, was detained after allegedly operating a drone near Centennial Olympic Park. The location serves as Atlanta's official World Cup fan festival site and was packed with supporters during the opening days of the tournament.
