Giuliani: WC security challenge 'unprecedented'

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Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, told ESPN that this summer's World Cup will present an "unprecedented" security challenge owing to its size and scope. The tournament, which will span three nations and multiple cities, requires coordinated law enforcement efforts across jurisdictions. Giuliani emphasized that the nation's law enforcement agencies are "leaning in" to meet the demands. The event's scale, involving more venues, teams, and spectators than previous tournaments, creates logistical complexities that security officials say are unlike anything they've faced before.