FIFA World Cup 2026 Hosts Face Funding and Security Challenges Ahead of Tournament

FIFA World Cup 2026 co-host cities in the US and Mexico face significant security and planning challenges ahead of the tournament starting June 11. US host cities warn that a federal funding freeze, particularly from FEMA, threatens event preparations, including security and drone threat mitigation. Meanwhile, in Mexico, recent violence following a drug cartel leader's death and the discovery of over 500 bags of human remains near Guadalajara's World Cup venue raise safety concerns for fans and organizers.