Counter-Drone Technology to Cover All 78 Matches at 2026 World Cup
A White House official says every one of the 78 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be protected by counter-drone systems, with D-Fend Solutions named as a provider.
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Every match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be safeguarded by counter-drone technology, according to a White House official cited by ABC News. The measure applies to all 78 fixtures scheduled across the tournament.
The 2026 edition is set to be staged across North America, with matches held in host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Among the firms involved in the effort is D-Fend Solutions, which Unmanned Systems Technology reports has secured a role providing counter-drone capability for the event. The company's technology is designed to detect and take control of unauthorized drones rather than simply disrupt them.
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