FIFA World Cup ends incident-free, says Kash Patel

FBI chief credits coordinated security for incident-free 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ankita Baidya•Jul 19, 2026 06:47 PM• 169 views

FBI Director Kash Patel said nearly 5,000 bureau personnel supported security operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Ankita Baidya is a Europe-based journalist currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism. Her reporting and writing explore the intersections of society, politics, education and culture, with a particular interest in identity, youth and global affairs.

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