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Long queues formed at New York New Jersey Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final as heightened security, led by the US Secret Service due to President Trump's attendance, caused delays of up to two hours. Fans faced airport-style checks, but no kick-off delay is expected.
Mexico supporters attempted to wake England players with music and fireworks near their hotel before the World Cup last-16 tie, but police moved them back. The England camp reported minimal impact, while heightened security followed a noise complaint from Ecuador after similar disruptions.
BBC Mexico correspondent Will Grant reports on the heightened security measures around England's hotel ahead of their World Cup last 16 match.
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Mexican fans as 'friendly and respectful' ahead of the World Cup last-16 match. Enhanced security measures were in place after Ecuador lodged a noise complaint. Tuchel also addressed altitude concerns and kick-off schedule changes.
A dangerous heatwave is set to hit parts of the US and Canada this week, potentially making some World Cup matches unsafe. Heat indexes could approach the threshold where players' union Fifpro considers conditions too risky for play. Several matches in the last 32 may face extreme heat and humidity.
US authorities have seized more than 300 unauthorized drones at World Cup venues since the tournament began. Strict no-fly zones are enforced within three miles of stadiums and fan zones, with violators facing fines up to $100,000 and criminal charges.
Mexican military intercepted an unregistered drone flying over South Korea's training base in Guadalajara before their World Cup match against Mexico. The incident raised spying concerns, but manager Hong Myung-bo said it did not significantly impact the team.
