In addition to concerns about the tournament, both host community challenges and global issues (such as the energy crisis and demonstration activity) threaten to disrupt matches. Even seemingly innocuous issues threaten the experience of both fans and local communities, leading authorities to prepare robust public safety programs in many cases—though this has not proven universal. Demonstration activity is likely to be a pervasive source of disruptions in host communities and key North American travel hubs throughout the World Cup, with potential future issues such as U.S. military action against Cuba or Mexican security forces clashing with cartels having the potential to spark fresh unrest as well.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Situation Report