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With the semifinals between France and Spain and Argentina and England, and the World Cup final scheduled for the weekend, the United States has strengthened the security deployment at the tournament venues. The plan, which involves federal, state and local forces, was discussed on Infobae al Mediodía by specialist Andrei Serbin Pont, who explained how an architecture designed to minimize risks both inside and outside the stadiums operates.

Using the operation implemented in Kansas during recent matches as an example, Serbin Pont said the deployment reflects the same logic used at all venues. “The security deployment will have at least 1,600 agents positioned in the area,” he explained, adding that the goal is not only to guard the stadiums but also to protect hotels, delegations, fan fests and other public gathering points.

A security architecture that extends well beyond the stadiums

According to the specialist, the operation begins long before entering the pitch. “Hotels have perimeter areas to protect them from any drone activity nearby. A drone is not necessarily a lethal threat to someone, but it is also a matter of privacy, protection and operational security,” he said.

Escorted convoys are added to that plan for team transfers, and screens are installed to limit visibility of the areas where squads are located. “The United States will be deploying those perimeters around hotels and protecting security with different mechanisms, including screens that try to obscure visibility of the areas where both teams are kept,” he explained.

Serbin Pont also noted that one of the main investments for the World Cup was the introduction of anti-drone systems and emphasized that the deployment goes well beyond the stadium perimeter. “This not only applies around the hotel or the stadium. It also applies to fan fests, which have a designated drone perimeter and their own arrangement with rapid reaction forces,” he said.

More than 400 agencies coordinated and a response prepared for any scenario

The analyst highlighted that the scale of the operation lies in coordination among agencies with very different functions. “There are 400 agencies in total coordinating. That is why we are talking about an investment of approximately one billion dollars,” he said.

The plan integrates local and state police with federal agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and specialized units of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Regarding the latter, he explained that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) tactical groups were included to expand response capacity for high-complexity situations.

“What they need is to have the largest possible amount of resources and personnel available in case of an emergency,” he said. Among the scenarios contemplated is the possibility of an active shooter, a type of attack that, he indicated, “has probably been one of the situations causing the most concern during this World Cup.” In response to that scenario, he added, “the idea is to have multiple rapid response teams that can act immediately.”

Snipers, deterrence and continuous surveillance

The deployment also includes snipers positioned strategically within stadiums, a common practice at major sporting events held in the United States.

“Sniper nests are already customary. Most stadiums have a designated space so they can monitor everything happening in the stands and on the field,” Serbin Pont explained. He said these teams operate in pairs made up of a shooter and an observer, while others remain concealed to broaden surveillance capabilities.

He offered a remark that summarizes the logic of the operation: “The sniper they find is usually the one they want you to think you find.” For the specialist, the visible part of the deployment also serves a preventive purpose. “In these situations, presence contributes to deterrence,” he said, explaining why most personnel work fully identified.

The challenge of controlling mixed supporter groups and preventing incidents

Beyond extraordinary threats, Serbin Pont warned that one of the main challenges is coexistence among fans of different teams within the same stadium. Unlike in other countries, in the United States there is no strict physical separation between rival supporters.

“You can have several hotspots and they are hard to control precisely because they are hotspots. You don’t need a broadly violent group: a few individuals are enough to generate tense situations,” he explained.

He believes the increase in the number of officers also responds to that reality. “The rise in agents assigned to event security, I think, is intended to ensure sufficient human resources to handle a tense situation or something larger,” he added.

During the program, journalist Flavia Pittella also described the level of control observed in the stands. She reported that each section had security personnel continuously monitoring crowd behavior and that any flag was inspected before being allowed in. In that context, Serbin Pont confirmed that for the match between Argentina and England the ban on flags referencing the Falkland Islands was reinforced and recalled that the measure had been confirmed by the Minister of Security.

A plan designed to minimize the margin of error

Although he acknowledged that the main alerts related to potential terrorist attacks have decreased as the tournament has progressed, Serbin Pont said U.S. authorities are maintaining the same level of preparedness because the goal is to minimize any possibility of incident.

“I don’t think we’re in an alert situation. But when you host an event like this you want to make sure from every angle that there is no margin for error,” he said. For that reason, he explained, at decisive matches one can expect a greater presence of police, private security staff and tactical units deployed near stadiums and fan areas.

The specialist also recalled that the preventive plan began even before the competition started. “It was already known before the World Cup began the list of 33,000 people who would not be allowed into any of the stadiums,” he said. For Serbin Pont, that prior planning—together with coordination among hundreds of agencies and intensive use of technology—explains why the United States mounted one of the most ambitious protection efforts ever deployed for a World Cup.

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The United States carried out a new series of strikes against targets in Iran on Tuesday as part of an offensive intended to degrade the military capabilities Washington associates with attacks on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was announced by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which also confirmed preparations for a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas.

“U.S. Central Command forces have begun an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said in a statement posted on its social media channels.

According to the U.S. announcement, the military actions began in the afternoon and coincided with preparations to reactivate naval restrictions against Iranian maritime facilities. The blockade, the statement said, will take effect hours after the start of the bombardments.

Explosions were reported in various locations across Iran. The state news agency IRNA reported detonations in the port city of Bandar Abbas, a strategic area near the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also reported in Ahvaz in the southwest of the country, according to the Fars agency.

Tehran responded through the deputy foreign minister, who rejected the notion that U.S. military pressure could force the Iranian regime to return to negotiations under such conditions.

“If the United States thinks its military strikes and blockade will force us to seek negotiations, it is mistaken,” the official said.

The diplomat also defended Iran’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s main energy routes, saying that the area is part of Iran’s national security.

“We will exercise our sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of the cost,” he said.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s elite military force, also reacted to the U.S. strikes, saying Washington’s actions will not prevent its objectives. In a statement, they said the U.S. “aggressions” will only delay the reopening of the maritime passage.

The new escalation follows a series of clashes between the two countries over naval traffic in the Persian Gulf. Iran had restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities began, while the United States responded with military measures intended to ensure the passage of commercial vessels.

U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while also saying that a deal with Tehran remained possible.

“A deal remains possible,” he told reporters at the White House.

During the day, Trump also revised a previous proposal to impose a 20% charge on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The president said that measure would be replaced by trade and investment agreements with Gulf countries.

The situation raised international concern about the impact on maritime trade and energy supplies. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that a prolonged disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could cause “serious socioeconomic and humanitarian consequences.”

Fighting has also heightened tensions in other parts of the region. The IRGC claimed responsibility for attacks on positions linked to the United States in Bahrain and Jordan, while authorities in those countries reported intercepting projectiles.

At the same time, the International Maritime Organization reported deaths related to incidents against commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman. A Norwegian tanker also suffered an explosion off the coast of Oman caused by an unidentified device.

The escalation leaves open a potential confrontation between Washington and Tehran as diplomatic contacts continue through international intermediaries and pressure mounts on one of the world’s most important maritime routes for trade.

Brent crude closed Tuesday at $84.73 a barrel, up 1.72% from the previous session, driven by the U.S. reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran and concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, rose 1.54% to $79.34.

The day was marked by pronounced volatility: Brent briefly topped $87 at the session high after gaining nearly 5% early in the day. For a second consecutive session, both benchmarks were on track for their highest closes since mid‐June — Brent since June 12 and WTI since June 15 — according to futures data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in London.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian navigation and announced plans to charge “a compensation equivalent to 20% of the value of cargoes” transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that pushed oil prices up almost 9.6% that session. On Tuesday, however, Trump reversed course in a post on his Truth Social network: “I have decided to replace the U.S. reimbursement fee of 20% with trade and investment agreements that the various Gulf states will make in the United States,” saying he had held “very productive talks with Middle Eastern leaders.”

John Kilduff, an analyst at Again Capital, told AFP that “this shift appeared to ease tensions in the oil market to some extent,” which helps explain the moderation from the early peak. Before the conflict began, about 20% of the world’s oil supply transited the Strait of Hormuz, so any disruption there is an immediate alarm for global energy markets.

Fiona Cincotta, a market analyst at Forex.com, said the naval blockade and the initial tariff proposal raised investor concern about possible supply interruptions. “So far there has not been a full closure of the strait, but supply prospects are increasingly uncertain,” she said, warning that any prolonged reduction in traffic through the waterway could trigger another price spike. Cincotta added that the market fears Iran may seek to delay peace talks with Washington until after the November 3 midterm elections, which would prolong geopolitical tensions.

Military escalation continued on Tuesday with U.S. strikes in southwestern Iran, in the oil‐producing area near Iraq and Kuwait, and in Bushehr — home to Iran’s only nuclear plant — Tehran reported. U.S. forces were carrying out a third consecutive night of bombardments following Iran’s announcement of the strait’s closure.

Iranian cruise missiles also struck two Emirati tankers, killing one Indian crew member and wounding eight, which halted a brief decline in oil futures and supported prices. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military said it attacked two Russian refineries in the Bashkortostan and Krasnodar regions, actions that have led Moscow to cut diesel exports and pushed global diesel prices higher.

Concerns that rising energy costs could feed inflation, slow global economic growth and reduce oil demand acted as a counterweight to further price gains. Brent was in technically overbought territory for a second consecutive session, according to ICE futures data.

Despite the clashes, Trump still regarded a deal with Iran as “possible,” while consultations with mediators continued, Iranian diplomats said.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko officially submitted her resignation on Tuesday, which was approved by Parliament, as part of a government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Announced on Sunday as part of a “shift in political strategy,” the cabinet overhaul is taking place without a new head of government yet named.

The “resolution” approving Sviridenko’s resignation “was adopted,” the Ukrainian Parliament said on its website.

“Thank you all for your support. It was an honor to work for Ukraine,” Sviridenko wrote on social media, alongside a photo of herself in Parliament making a heart with her hands.

In another post she defended her record, highlighting the handling of the energy crisis during the past winter—despite infrastructure damage from Russian bombings—and pointing to progress on economic matters.

A tenure marked by ties with Washington

Appointed in July 2025, Sviridenko maintained close relations with U.S. officials. She negotiated a minerals investment agreement with Washington following President Donald Trump’s confrontation with Zelensky in the Oval Office.

The government reshuffle comes at a critical point in the war with Russia, now in its fifth year, with Moscow intensifying ballistic missile attacks and Kyiv planning to produce U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems.

Zelensky on Sunday thanked Sviridenko for her work, saying he had offered her “to lead a new and important area of relations with a key partner,” without providing further details.

The prime minister’s post typically does not include authority over military strategy or frontline operations, areas in which the president and military commanders make decisions.

Possible candidates to succeed her

According to various Ukrainian media outlets, the leading candidates to head the next government are former prime minister and current energy minister Denys Shmyhal, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, and the head of state oil and gas company Naftogaz, Sergii Koretskyi.

La primera ministra de Ucrania, Yulia Sviridenko, presentó formalmente su renuncia este martes, que fue aprobada por el Parlamento en el marco de una remodelación del gabinete impulsada por el presidente Volodimir Zelensky.

El relevo, anunciado el domingo como parte de un “cambio de estrategia política”, se lleva a cabo sin que aún se haya designado oficialmente a su sucesor.

El Parlamento informó en su página web que la resolución que admite la dimisión de Sviridenko fue adoptada.

En sus redes sociales, Sviridenko agradeció el apoyo recibido y afirmó: “Fue un honor trabajar por Ucrania”, acompañando el mensaje con una foto suya en el Parlamento haciendo un gesto de corazón con las manos.

En otro comunicado defendió su gestión, subrayando la respuesta a la crisis energética durante el pasado invierno a pesar de los daños en infraestructuras por los bombardeos y señalando avances en la esfera económica.

Una gestión marcada por el vínculo con Washington

Nombrada en julio de 2025, Sviridenko mantuvo estrechos contactos con funcionarios estadounidenses. Entre otras gestiones, negoció con Washington un acuerdo de inversión en minerales, tras un incidente diplomático entre el expresidente Donald Trump y Zelensky en el Despacho Oval.

La reestructuración del gobierno llega en un momento crítico de la guerra con Rusia, que ya supera los cuatro años: Moscú ha intensificado los ataques con misiles balísticos y Kiev planea ensamblar en el país sistemas de defensa aérea Patriot de diseño estadounidense.

El presidente Zelensky agradeció recientemente la labor de Sviridenko y dijo haberle ofrecido “liderar una nueva e importante área de relaciones con un socio clave”, sin aportar más detalles sobre ese posible cargo.

En Ucrania, el puesto de primer ministro no suele implicar responsabilidad directa sobre la estrategia militar ni sobre las operaciones en el frente, ámbitos que están bajo la autoridad del presidente y del mando militar.

Los posibles candidatos a sucederla

Medios ucranianos señalan como principales aspirantes a encabezar el próximo gobierno al ex primer ministro y actual ministro de Energía Denis Shmigal; al ministro de Transformación Digital, Mijaílo Fédorov; al alcalde de Járkov, Íhor Terekhov; y al director de la petrolera estatal Naftogaz, Serguéi Koretski.

With the semifinals between France and Spain and between Argentina and England, and the World Cup final scheduled for the weekend, the United States strengthened the security measures at the tournament venues. The scheme, which involves federal, state and local forces, was discussed on Infobae al Mediodía with expert Andrei Serbin Pont, who explained how an architecture designed to minimize risks both inside and outside the stadiums works.

Using the operation implemented in Kansas during the recent matches there as an example, Serbin Pont said the deployment reflects the same approach used at all venues. “The security deployment will have at least 1,600 officers assigned to the area,” he explained, adding that the goal is not only to protect the stadiums but also hotels, delegations, fan fests and other places where spectators gather.

A security architecture that goes far beyond the stadiums

According to the specialist, the operation begins well before entry to the field. “Hotels have a perimeter area to protect them from any drone activity in the area. A drone is not necessarily a lethal threat, but it is a matter of privacy, protection and operational security,” he said.

That plan also includes guarded convoys for team transfers and screens installed to obstruct the view of areas where squads are staying. “The United States will deploy those perimeters around the hotels and protect them using different mechanisms, including screens intended to obscure visibility of the areas where the two teams are located,” he explained.

Serbin Pont also noted that one of the main investments for the World Cup has been the addition of anti-drone systems and emphasized that the security apparatus extends well beyond the stadium perimeter. “This does not only apply around the hotel or the stadium. It also applies to the fan fests, which have designated drone perimeters and their own security setup with rapid response forces,” he said.

More than 400 agencies coordinated and readiness for any scenario

The analyst highlighted that the scale of the operation lies in coordination among agencies with very different roles. “There are 400 agencies in total coordinating. That is why we are talking about an investment of approximately one billion dollars,” he said.

The plan integrates local and state police with federal agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and specialized units from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He explained that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) tactical teams were brought in to expand response capacity for highly complex situations.

“They need to have the greatest possible number of resources and personnel available in case of an emergency,” he said. Among the scenarios considered is the possibility of an active shooter, a type of attack he said “has probably been one of the situations that worried them most during this World Cup.” In that hypothesis, he added, “the idea is to have multiple rapid-response groups that can react immediately.”

Snipers, deterrence and constant surveillance

The security arrangement also includes snipers positioned strategically in the stadiums, a common practice at major sporting events in the United States.

“Sniper nests are already customary. Most stadiums have a designated space so they can monitor everything that happens in the stands and on the pitch,” Serbin Pont explained. He detailed that these teams operate in pairs made up of a shooter and an observer, while others remain concealed to broaden surveillance capability.

He offered a remark that sums up the logic of the deployment: “The sniper they find is often the one they want people to think they found.” For the specialist, the visible part of the deployment also serves as a preventive measure. “In these situations, presence contributes to deterrence,” he said, explaining why most personnel work fully identified.

The challenge of controlling mixed fan groups and preventing incidents

Beyond extraordinary threats, Serbin Pont warned that one of the main challenges is the coexistence of supporters of different teams within the same stadium. Unlike other countries, the United States does not have strict physical separation between rival fan sections.

“You can have several hot spots and they are hard to control precisely because they are separate. You don’t need a generalized group of violent people: a few individuals are enough to create tense situations,” he explained.

In his view, the increase in the number of officers also responds to that reality. “The increase in personnel allocated to event security, I think, is intended to ensure there are enough human resources to handle a tense situation or something larger,” he added.

During the program, journalist Flavia Pittella also described the level of control observed in the stands. She said that in each section there was security staff continuously supervising spectators’ behavior and that any flag was inspected before being allowed in. In that context, Serbin Pont confirmed that the ban on flags referencing the Falkland Islands was reinforced for the Argentina vs. England match and recalled that the measure had been ratified by the Minister of Security.

A system designed to minimize the margin for error

Although he acknowledged that the main alerts related to possible terrorist attacks have decreased as the tournament has progressed, Serbin Pont said U.S. authorities are maintaining the same level of preparedness because the objective is to minimize any possibility of an incident.

“I don’t think we are in an alert situation. But when you host an event like this you want to make sure from every angle that there is no margin for error,” he said. For that reason, he explained, during the decisive matches it is expected to see a greater police presence, private security personnel and tactical units deployed around the stadiums and fan areas.

The specialist also recalled that the preventive plan began even before the competition started. “The list of 33,000 people who would not be allowed to enter any of the stadiums was known before the World Cup began,” he said. For Serbin Pont, that prior planning, together with coordination among hundreds of agencies and intensive use of technology, explains why the United States put in place one of the most ambitious protection operations ever seen at a World Cup.

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With semifinals between France and Spain and Argentina and England, and the World Cup final set for the weekend, the United States strengthened the security deployed at the tournament venues. The arrangement, involving federal, state and local forces, was discussed on Infobae al Mediodía by specialist Andrei Serbin Pont, who described how an architecture is designed to minimize risks inside and outside the stadiums.

Using the operation implemented in Kansas during recent matches there as an example, Serbin Pont said the deployment reflects the logic applied at all venues. “The security operation will have at least 1,600 agents positioned in the area,” he explained, adding that the aim is not only to guard the stadiums but also to protect hotels, delegations, fan fests and other public gathering points.

A security architecture that goes far beyond the stadiums

According to the specialist, the operation begins well before fans enter the stadium. “Hotels have a perimeter area to protect them from any drone activity nearby. A drone is not necessarily a lethal threat, but it raises issues of privacy, protection and operational security,” he said.

The plan also includes escorted convoys for team transfers and screens installed to obstruct views of the areas where squads are located. “The United States will deploy perimeters around hotels and protect them with various measures, including screens that try to obscure visibility of the areas where the two teams are stationed,” he explained.

Serbin Pont also noted that one of the main investments for the World Cup was the incorporation of anti-drone systems and stressed that the operation extends well beyond the stadium perimeter. “This applies not only around hotels or stadiums. It also applies to fan fests, which have designated drone perimeters and their own security arrangements with rapid reaction forces,” he said.

More than 400 agencies coordinated and a response prepared for any scenario

The analyst emphasized that the scale of the operation lies in coordination among agencies with very different functions. “There are 400 agencies in total coordinating. That is why we are talking about an investment of approximately one billion dollars,” he said.

The plan brings together local and state police with federal agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and specialized units from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He explained that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) tactical groups were added to increase capacity to respond to highly complex situations.

“They need to have as many resources and personnel available as possible in case of an emergency,” he said. Among the scenarios considered is the possibility of an active shooter, which he noted “is probably one of the situations that has caused the most concern during this World Cup.” To address that hypothesis, he added, “the idea is to have multiple rapid-response teams that can react immediately.”

Snipers, deterrence and constant surveillance

The security arrangement also includes snipers positioned strategically around stadiums, a common practice at major sporting events in the United States.

“Sniper nests are already standard. Most stadiums have designated spaces so they can monitor the stands and the field,” Serbin Pont explained. He said these teams operate in pairs—shooter and spotter—while others remain concealed to expand surveillance capability.

He also offered a remark that summarizes the operation’s logic: “The sniper they find is often the one they want you to think you find.” For the specialist, visible elements of the deployment serve a preventative purpose. “In this kind of situation, presence contributes to deterrence,” he said, noting that most personnel work clearly identified for that reason.

The challenge of managing mixed crowds and preventing incidents

Beyond extraordinary threats, Serbin Pont warned that a key challenge is the coexistence of supporters of different teams within the same stadium. Unlike in some other countries, in the United States there is no strict physical separation between rival fan sections.

“You can have several hotspots and they are hard to control precisely because they are multiple. You don’t need a large group of violent people: a few individuals can create tense situations,” he explained.

He said the increase in the number of agents also responds to that reality. “The rise in personnel assigned to event security, I think, seeks to ensure enough human resources to handle a tense incident or something larger,” he added.

During the program, journalist Flavia Pittella also described the level of control observed in the stands. She said security staff monitored spectator behavior in each section and that any flag was inspected before being allowed in. In that context, Serbin Pont confirmed that the ban on flags referencing the Falkland Islands was reinforced for the Argentina–England match and recalled that the measure had been ratified by the Minister of Security.

An operation designed to minimize the margin of error

Although he acknowledged that the main alerts linked to potential terrorist attacks have declined as the tournament progressed, Serbin Pont said U.S. authorities are maintaining the same level of readiness because the goal is to minimize any possibility of an incident.

“I don’t think we’re in a state of heightened alert. But when you host an event like this you want to make sure from every angle that there is no margin for error,” he said. For that reason, he explained, during decisive matches it is reasonable to expect a greater police presence, private security personnel and tactical units deployed around stadiums and fan areas.

The specialist also recalled that the preventive plan began even before the competition started. “Before the World Cup began there was already a list of 33,000 people who would not be allowed into any of the stadiums,” he said. For Serbin Pont, that prior planning, combined with the coordination of hundreds of agencies and intensive use of technology, explains why the United States has mounted one of the most ambitious protection operations ever organized for a World Cup.

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• From 12 to 15: Infobae at Midday: Maru Duffard, Andrei Serbin Pont, Jimena Grandinetti, Fede Mayol and Facundo Kablan.

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With semifinals between France and Spain and Argentina and England, and the World Cup final scheduled for the weekend, the United States strengthened the security deployment at the tournament venues. The scheme, involving federal, state and local forces, was examined on Infobae al Mediodía by specialist Andrei Serbin Pont, who explained how an architecture designed to minimize any risk inside and outside the stadiums works.

Using the operation implemented in Kansas during the last matches held there as an example, Serbin Pont said the deployment reflects the logic maintained at all venues. “The security deployment will have at least 1,600 officers positioned in the area,” he explained, and clarified that the goal is not only to guard the stadiums but also to protect hotels, delegations, fan fests and other public gathering points.

A security architecture that goes far beyond the stadiums

According to the specialist, the operation begins long before entry to the pitch. “Hotels have a perimeter area to protect them from any drone activity in the zone. A drone is not necessarily a lethal threat to someone, but it is also a matter of privacy, protection and operational security,” he noted.

Escorted convoys are added to that scheme for team transfers and screens are installed to make it harder to see the areas where the squads remain. “The United States will be deploying those perimeters around hotels and securing them with different mechanisms, even screens that try to obscure visibility of the areas where the two teams are kept,” he explained.

Serbin Pont also recalled that one of the main investments made for the World Cup was the incorporation of anti-drone systems and emphasized that the deployment goes well beyond the stadium perimeter. “This not only applies around the hotel or the pitch. It also applies to the fan fests, which have their own designated drone perimeter and a device with rapid reaction forces,” he said.

More than 400 agencies coordinated and a response prepared for any scenario

The analyst highlighted that the magnitude of the operation lies in the coordination among agencies with very different functions. “There are 400 agencies in total coordinating. That is why we are talking about an investment of approximately one billion dollars,” he said.

The scheme integrates local and state police with federal agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and specialized units of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Regarding the latter, he explained that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) tactical groups were incorporated to broaden the response capacity for high-complexity situations.

“What they need is to have the greatest number of resources and personnel available in case of an emergency,” he said. Among the scenarios contemplated is the possibility of an active shooter, a type of attack that, he indicated, “is probably one of the situations that has worried the most during this World Cup.” Faced with that hypothesis, he added, “the idea is to have multiple rapid response groups that can react immediately.”

Snipers, deterrence and constant surveillance

The deployment also includes snipers positioned in strategic locations within the stadiums, a common practice at major sporting events held in the United States.

“Sniper nests are already customary. Most stadiums have a designated space so they can monitor everything happening in the stands and on the pitch,” Serbin Pont explained. He detailed that these teams operate in pairs composed of a shooter and an observer, while others remain hidden to expand surveillance capacity.

He even offered a remark that summarizes the logic of the deployment: “The sniper they find is usually the one they want you to think they found.” For the specialist, the visibility of part of the deployment also serves a preventive function. “In these types of situations, presence contributes to deterrence,” he said, explaining why most officers work fully identified.

The challenge of controlling mixed crowds and preventing incidents

Beyond extraordinary threats, Serbin Pont warned that one of the main challenges is coexistence among supporters of different teams within the same stadium. Unlike in other countries, the United States does not have strict physical separation between rival fan sections.

“You can have multiple hotspots and it is difficult to control precisely because they are pockets. You do not need a generalized group of violent people: it is enough for some individuals to create tense situations,” he explained.

In his view, the increase in the number of officers also responds to that reality. “The rise in agents assigned to event security, I think, is aimed at having sufficient human resources to handle a tense situation or something larger,” he added.

During the program, journalist Flavia Pittella also described the level of control observed in the stands. She said that each section had security staff continuously supervising public behavior and that any flag was inspected before being allowed inside. In that context, Serbin Pont confirmed that for the Argentina vs England match the ban on bringing flags referencing the Falkland Islands was reinforced and recalled that the measure had been ratified by the Minister of Security.

A system designed to minimize the margin of error

Although he acknowledged that the main alerts related to possible terrorist attacks decreased as the tournament progressed, Serbin Pont said U.S. authorities maintain the same level of preparedness because the goal is to minimize any possibility of incident.

“I do not believe we are in an alert situation. But when you host an event like this you want to make sure from every angle that there is no margin for error,” he said. For that reason, he explained, during the decisive matches it is to be expected that there will be a greater police presence, private security personnel and tactical units deployed in the surroundings of the stadiums and in fan areas.

The specialist also recalled that the preventive scheme began even before the competition started. “It was already known before the World Cup began the list of 33,000 people who would not be allowed into any of the stadiums,” he said. For Serbin Pont, that prior planning, combined with the coordination among hundreds of agencies and intensive use of technology, explains why the United States mounted one of the most ambitious protection deployments ever accompanying a World Cup.

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With the semifinals between France and Spain and Argentina and England, and the final scheduled for the weekend, the United States has strengthened the security deployed at tournament venues. The operation, which involves federal, state and local forces, was discussed on Infobae al Mediodía with specialist Andrei Serbin Pont, who described how an architecture designed to minimize risks functions both inside and outside the stadiums.

Using the operation implemented in Kansas during recent matches as an example, Serbin Pont said the deployment reflects the approach used at all venues. “The security operation will have at least 1,600 officers assigned to the area,” he explained, and added that the goal is not only to guard stadiums but also to protect hotels, delegations, fan fests and other public gathering points.

A security architecture that extends well beyond the stadiums

According to the specialist, the operation begins long before entry to the stadium. “Hotels have perimeter zones to protect them from any drone activity in the area. A drone is not necessarily a lethal threat, but it is a matter of privacy, protection and operational security,” he noted.

The plan also includes guarded convoys for team transfers and screens installed to limit visibility of areas where squads are located. “The United States is deploying perimeters around hotels and protecting them with different mechanisms, including screens that try to obscure the view of the areas where the teams stay,” he explained.

Serbin Pont also recalled that one of the main investments for the World Cup was the addition of anti-drone systems and stressed that the operation goes well beyond the stadium perimeter. “This applies not only around hotels or the stadium. It also applies to fan fests, which have drone-designated perimeters and their own response units with rapid reaction forces,” he said.

More than 400 agencies coordinated and a response prepared for any scenario

The analyst emphasized that the scale of the operation lies in coordination between agencies with very different roles. “There are 400 agencies in total coordinating. That is why we are talking about an investment of approximately one billion dollars,” he said.

The plan combines local and state police with federal agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and specialized units of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He explained that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) tactical teams were included to expand response capacity for complex incidents.

“They need to have the greatest number of means and personnel available in case of an emergency,” he said. Among the scenarios planned for is an active shooter, which he noted “is probably one of the situations that has caused the most concern during this World Cup.” To address that possibility, he added, “the idea is to have multiple rapid response teams that can react immediately.”

Snipers, deterrence and continuous surveillance

The operation also includes snipers positioned strategically in stadiums, a common practice at major sporting events in the United States.

“Sniper nests are already standard. Most stadiums have designated spaces so they can monitor what happens in the stands and on the field,” Serbin Pont explained. He detailed that these teams operate in pairs made up of a shooter and an observer, while others remain concealed to expand surveillance capability.

He also offered a remark that summarizes the operation’s logic: “The sniper you find is usually the one they want you to think you found.” For the specialist, making part of the deployment visible also serves a preventive function. “In situations like this, presence helps with deterrence,” he said, explaining why most personnel work fully identified.

The challenge of managing mixed crowds and preventing incidents

Beyond extraordinary threats, Serbin Pont warned that one of the main challenges is the coexistence of fans from different teams in the same stadium. Unlike in some other countries, the United States does not enforce a strict physical separation between rival supporters.

“You can have several hot spots and they are hard to control precisely because they are multiple. You don’t need a generalized group of violent people: it is enough for a few individuals to create tense situations,” he explained.

He believes the increase in personnel also responds to that reality. “The rise in agents assigned to event security is intended to ensure there are enough human resources to handle a tense situation or something larger,” he added.

During the program, journalist Flavia Pittella also described the level of control observed in the stands. She said security staff monitored crowd behavior in each section and that any flags were inspected before being allowed in. In that context, Serbin Pont confirmed that for the Argentina vs England match the ban on flags referencing the Falkland Islands was reinforced, and he recalled that the measure had been confirmed by the Minister of Security.

A system designed to minimize the margin of error

Although he acknowledged that top alerts related to potential terrorist attacks have decreased as the tournament has progressed, Serbin Pont said U.S. authorities are maintaining the same level of readiness because the goal is to minimize any possibility of an incident.

“I don’t think we are in a state of alert. But when you host an event like this you want to be sure from every angle that there is no margin of error,” he said. For that reason, he explained, during decisive matches it is to be expected that there will be a greater presence of police, private security personnel and tactical units near stadiums and fan areas.

The specialist also recalled that preventive measures began even before the competition started. “It was already known before the World Cup began that a list of 33,000 people would not be allowed into any of the stadiums,” he said. For Serbin Pont, that prior planning, combined with coordination among hundreds of agencies and intensive use of technology, explains why the United States has put in place one of the most ambitious protection operations ever deployed for a World Cup.

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Con las semifinales entre Francia y España y entre Argentina e Inglaterra, y con la final programada para el fin de semana, Estados Unidos reforzó la seguridad en las sedes del Mundial 2026. El dispositivo combina fuerzas federales, estatales y locales; el especialista Andrei Serbin Pont explicó en Infobae al Mediodía cómo está organizado para reducir riesgos dentro y fuera de los estadios.

Tomando como referencia el operativo montado en Kansas en los últimos partidos, Serbin Pont señaló que el despliegue en cada sede sigue una lógica similar: “Habrá al menos 1.600 agentes en la zona”, dijo, y aclaró que la protección abarca no solo los recintos deportivos, sino también hoteles, delegaciones, fan fests y otros puntos con concentración de público.

Una arquitectura de seguridad que va mucho más allá de los estadios

El operativo se activa con anticipación al acceso a las canchas. Los hoteles cuentan con perímetros para evitar la presencia de drones por motivos de seguridad, privacidad y operación. También se organizan convoyes custodiados para el traslado de las selecciones y se instalan pantallas para dificultar la visibilidad de las zonas donde se alojan los planteles.

Otra inversión clave fue la incorporación de sistemas antidrones; estas medidas se aplican no solo alrededor de hoteles y estadios sino también en los fan fests, que disponen de perímetros propios para drones y equipos de reacción rápida.

Más de 400 organismos coordinados y una respuesta preparada para cualquier escenario

La escala del operativo responde a la coordinación entre más de 400 agencias y a una inversión cercana a los mil millones de dólares, según el analista. El esquema integra policías locales y estatales con organismos federales como el FBI, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Homeland Security) y unidades especializadas de ICE, incluidas las agrupaciones tácticas de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional (HSI) para incidentes complejos.

El plan contempla múltiples escenarios, entre ellos el de un tirador activo, por lo que se dispuso la presencia de varios equipos de respuesta rápida y una dotación amplia de medios y personal para actuar de inmediato ante emergencias.

Francotiradores, disuasión y vigilancia permanente

Como en otros grandes eventos en Estados Unidos, el dispositivo incluye francotiradores ubicados en posiciones estratégicas dentro de los estadios. Operan en binomios (tirador y observador), y parte del despliegue es visible como elemento disuasorio. Según Serbin Pont, la visibilidad intencionada de ciertos recursos contribuye a la prevención: “La presencia contribuye a la disuasión”.

Los equipos pueden combinar posiciones expuestas y otras ocultas para ampliar la vigilancia y capacidad de intervención.

El desafío de controlar hinchadas mezcladas y prevenir incidentes

Otro reto es la convivencia de hinchadas de distintas selecciones en un mismo estadio: en Estados Unidos no existe una separación física tan estricta entre parcialidades como en otros países, lo que exige mayor presencia de personal para controlar focos puntuales de tensión. No es necesaria una violencia generalizada: basta con que algunos individuos provoquen incidentes para que la situación escale.

Por eso se aumentó la cantidad de agentes disponibles, para disponer de suficiente recurso humano ante situaciones tensas o de mayor envergadura. En las tribunas hay seguridad permanente que supervisa el comportamiento del público y revisa banderas antes de permitir su ingreso; para el partido Argentina–Inglaterra, se reforzó la prohibición de banderas con referencias a las Islas Malvinas, una medida ratificada por la ministra de Seguridad.

Un dispositivo pensado para reducir al mínimo el margen de error

Aunque las alertas relacionadas con atentados terroristas se han reducido durante el torneo, las autoridades mantienen el nivel de preparación para minimizar cualquier posibilidad de incidente. En los partidos decisivos es habitual encontrar mayor presencia policial, seguridad privada y unidades tácticas en las inmediaciones de los estadios y zonas de fanáticos.

El plan preventivo empezó antes del inicio de la competencia: ya se había confeccionado con antelación una lista de personas vetadas (33.000) para que no pudieran entrar a los recintos. Esa planificación previa, la coordinación entre cientos de organismos y el uso intensivo de tecnología explican por qué Estados Unidos desplegó uno de los dispositivos de protección más amplios en la historia de una Copa del Mundo.

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