United States authorities report seizing hundreds of unauthorised drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones during the tournament. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says the number of drones seized reaches more than 300 since the tournament begins on 11 June, with some reports citing figures of over 600 since the start of the competition. Reporting also describes specific enforcement rules on match days, when drone and aircraft operations are prohibited within a defined area around stadiums.
Separately, the FBI says it detects 1,139 drones during the World Cup and neutralises more than 300 as part of a broad security operation. Other outlets report that the crackdown includes actions across multiple host cities. Fox News adds that federal charges are brought against four people for allegedly flying drones into restricted airspace at World Cup events, alongside reports that seizures total more than 400 across host cities nationwide.
Overall reporting aligns on a large-scale US drone security effort around World Cup sites, involving TSA and the FBI, and enforcement measures that include prohibitions in restricted zones and consequences for suspected violations.
