WASHINGTON, May ⁠28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will ⁠bar drones over FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related ‌fan events across the U.S., to fortify security.

During match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of three nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ​ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorized ⁠by air traffic controllers.