With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara as authorities try to reassure visitors and residents that security won’t be an issue in a city that was rocked by cartel violence earlier this year.

The United States is heading into its first home World Cup match under a security climate that goes well beyond football. As one of the tournament hosts, the US has already been preparing for a

The 2026 World Cup will place extraordinary demands on security across multiple United States host cities. Organizers and officials have described the effort as unlike any previous domestic event. Andrew Giuliani captured the scale when he observed that there has never been a summer like this in American history from a security angle.

By Jana Winter ABOARD FBI JET, June 11 (Reuters) - With 48 teams, 36 base camps and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever faced.

Security expert Peter Evans said World Cup risks differ from Super Bowl due to international fans, political tensions, and potential presidential attendance at games.

Here's what you need to know about TSA security measures and theft prevention tips to protect your belongings at airport checkpoints as the World Cup starts.

FIFA World Cup 2026 is being co-hosted for the first time by three nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The NBC News correspondent is in Mexico City where she answered questions about the World Cup in a live Q&A for subscribers.