
People watch as President Donald Trump draws the United States during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on Dec. 5, 2026. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
The 2026 World Cup soccer tournament will present a major security challenge for its main host, the United States, due to the unprecedented scale of the event, experts have told The Epoch Times.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup was held in Washington on Dec. 5, and the following day, the tournament venues and schedule were announced.

