Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel detailed the agency's record-setting security operation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which involved nearly 5,000 personnel and successfully prevented any significant criminal attacks among 6.5 million attendees. A key focus was the aggressive counter-drone strategy, which included taking down over 700 unauthorized drones and establishing a dedicated counter-UAS school, with preparation tested by an alleged plot targeting a White House event.