The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed its commitment to security at the FIFA Club World Cup 26, responding to questions about its presence at the large-scale sporting event.
The statement came in response to inquiries, after the agency removed a social media post that indicated its officers would be “prepared” for the tournament’s opening round. FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed concerns about CBP’s participation during an event prior to the start of the tournament, specifically the opening match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.The Customs and Border Protection is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure that the FIFA Club World Cup 26 is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the Super Bowl. Our mission remains the same.
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Border Patrol agents have been regularly deployed to provide support in the security of mass events, such as the Super Bowl. Their responsibilities include inspecting cargo shipments to stadiums for hazardous materials and contributing to emergency planning. The opening match of the Club World Cup takes place amidst protests in several cities related to the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from around the world, competing in 11 cities across the country until July 13.No, I have no concerns in the sense that we are already attentive to any security issue. Of course, the most important thing for us is to guarantee the safety of all the fans attending the matches. And this is our priority.
Gianni Infantino
