Soccer Fans, You’re Being Watched

Experts and civil-rights groups warn that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see extensive deployment of surveillance technologies — including counter‑drone systems, AI‑driven facial recognition at stadiums, camera‑equipped robot dogs, and expanded C‑UAS programs — fueled by significant federal funding and procurement. Critics express concern these systems could facilitate invasive surveillance and aggressive immigration enforcement, and call for transparency, safeguards, and an "ICE truce" during the tournament.