Authorities will take down drones at World Cup events amid wartime security measures
Key takeaways
- Federal officials have been scrambling to get countermeasures in place as drones increasingly are being used as weapons of war and terror.
- Patrick Grandy, an FBI assistant director who oversees the Los Angeles office, said the agency will work with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium.
- Around 80% of hotels surveyed by the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. reported that room bookings are lagging behind expectations for the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup matches will take place at So Fi Stadium in Inglewood. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) By Richard Winton Staff Writer Follow June 1, 2026 3:22 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
In the run up to the opening World Cup match in Los Angeles next week, authorities on Monday announced a series of security measures — including a no-drone zone at all venues nationwide, with officials saying they will take down any unauthorized flying objects.
Federal officials have been scrambling to get countermeasures in place as drones increasingly are being used as weapons of war and terror. Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium will host eight matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending with a quarter-final match July 10. Both the U.S. national team and the team from Iran, whose countries remain at war, will be playing at the venue.