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Mexico prepares for possible drone threats during the World Cup

Members of the Mexican Army's special anti-drone battalion, tasked with protecting venues and ensuring security for the 2026 World Cup, give a demonstration for the press at Military Camp Number 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico, on February 17, 2026. [Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP]

The Mexican military is preparing to confront the potential threat of unauthorised drones in stadiums used for this summer's football World Cup.

Mexico is co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada between June 11 to July 19, and on Tuesday, soldiers at a military base in Mexico City demonstrated the anti-drone equipment they would use to protect the nation's stadiums.

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