FBI chief hails smooth World Cup security operation, says “America got it done”

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced on the social media platform X that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States was held without any major security incidents.

He noted that the tournament became the largest sporting event in history, breaking attendance records by tens of percent, Caliber.Az reports.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the largest sporting event in the history of the world, shattering previous attendance record by double digits. America- we got it done, ZERO major security incidents across our nation while we hosted the equivalent of 78 super bowls in 38 days, along… pic.twitter.com/EahCo1SD6Y

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) July 20, 2026

“America- we got it done, ZERO major security incidents across our nation while we hosted the equivalent of 78 super bowls in 38 days, along with 40 base camps, endless fan zones, and celebrations in nearly every state,” Patel said.

According to him, nearly 5,000 FBI personnel from headquarters, regional offices and international branches were involved in ensuring security. 

“And, none of what we accomplished is possible without our federal, state and local partners who all put in the same relentless effort. It’s the largest resource dedication the FBI has EVER made for a any  event,” the FBI chief emphasised.

Patel also said the FBI had opened its first counter-drone school and seized more than 700 drones near the airspace of tournament venues.

By Jeyhun Aghazada