BAThe FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is approaching its end, marking the conclusion of a security operation without a formal leadership structure. This initiative required a completely new risk management architecture at the global sports level due to threats like terrorism, drones, cyberattacks, and violent protests. The Iranian national team departed Mexico after being eliminated from the tournament, reducing the burden on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which was responsible for prevention and protection during the event. The FBI, tasked with safeguarding the tournament, had conducted over 300,000 security checks on players, coaches, and staff before the first matches. The tournament has faced challenges beyond the field, including Iran’s request to play all matches in Mexico, which was denied but resulted in training camps being moved to Tijuana. Some members of the technical staff were denied American visas, and U.S. authorities initially rejected Iran’s request to enter the U.S. two days before matches, though restrictions were partially eased for the final. Despite avoiding direct comments on the war, Iranian players showed respect for victims of
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the security challenges faced by the World Cup, highlighting both the efforts of the FBI and the complexities of international relations, particularly regarding Iran. It does not overtly favor any political stance or ideology, focusing instead on factual,
