ICE and Homeland Security Investigations will deploy officers throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a visible daily presence. The stated focus is cracking down on criminal activities that can follow large crowds, including counterfeit products and counterfeit tickets. The enforcement effort also targets human trafficking and drug smuggling. DHS leadership previously said the role is not to round up mass individuals, but to look for the worst offenders. Federal authorities expect large crowds and emphasize public safety and enforcement tied to criminal activity during the tournament.
"“Now what a lot of people don't think about when they start talking about the World Cup is what about the counterfeit products that come in or the human trafficking? When you have crowds this big, criminal activities follow,” Mullin said."
"“Well ICE and HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) are going to be out there every day, fighting against the counterfeit tickets, human trafficking, drug smuggling, counterfeit products,” Mullin said."
"Mullin previously told CBS News that the role of ICE agents at the World Cup was not to “go round up mass individuals,” but said that they were “always looking for the worst of the worst.”"
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