Overview
- Law enforcement agencies held a joint press briefing on Monday to announce a coordinated security plan for all eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium that begin on June 12.
- Sheriff Robert Luna said federal authorities have assured him that civil immigration enforcement by ICE will not occur at games or associated events, though he noted that such policies could change.
- Officials described strict drone controls including temporary flight restrictions, active drone detection and mitigation teams with the ability to bring down violating drones away from crowds, and fines of up to $100,000 for illegal operation.
- Agencies will add staffing and intelligence monitoring for higher-risk fixtures, especially Iran’s matches, and the Los Angeles district attorney pledged a zero-tolerance prosecution posture for crimes during the June 11 to July 19 event window.
- Organizers plan a FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and 10 regional fan zones, and authorities say the security build-up will shape transit, crowd movement and local public events while serving as a rehearsal for 2028 Olympic planning.