The Trump administration is preparing to launch a $500 million federal initiative to strengthen U.S. airspace security ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to Politico.
The effort will provide funds to state and local governments to develop anti-drone strategies aimed at preventing potential aerial threats at large gatherings, including the 2026 World Cup — which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the U.S. semiquincentennial in 2026, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to the report.
Andrew Giuliani, director of the White House’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, told Politico the funding will be available to all 50 states, but most heavily used to secure the 104 soccer matches scheduled in U.S. stadiums.
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