COMMUNICATION & INTEROPERABILITY
FIFA, Terrorism, and Preparedness for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
- Adam Johnson
The quadrennial championship of the most popular game in the world—soccer—is coming to the United States in 2026, and fans from around the world will be in attendance. With the world watching the events, terrorists may try to capitalize on the World Cup’s notoriety. Local governments and community members need to prepare.
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