19.06.2026 00:00
While the World Cup excitement continues, a frightening threat has emerged from the terrorist organization DAESH. Messages published on propaganda channels affiliated with the organization called on fanatical supporters to target stadiums and areas densely populated with fans. Following the threats, security measures have been further tightened at the tournament held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while authorities have been put on alert against potential risks.
As security measures are heightened to the maximum level for the FIFA World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, a new threat has emerged from the terrorist organization ISIS. Messages published on propaganda channels affiliated with the organization targeted stadiums and event areas where fans are densely present. The messages called on sympathizers of the organization to carry out attacks and create chaos during the tournament.
According to reports in the British press, in ISIS-affiliated propaganda content, attention was drawn to the fact that millions of people will gather in stadiums and city centers throughout the World Cup, and fans were targeted. Messages directed at supporters of the terrorist organization called for attacks that would create fear and panic in crowded areas.
THEY TARGETED STADIUMS
In the published propaganda texts, the panic environment that could arise from a possible attack in full stadiums was described, encouraging the targeting of fans. It was stated that the messages promoted terrorist propaganda through scenarios of setting fires and resulting stampedes.
Experts assess that such messages are a continuation of the propaganda methods used by the organization in past years and aim to mobilize radicalized individuals rather than being a direct operational plan.
SECURITY MEASURES AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
Due to the tournament being held in three different countries, the host nations have been conducting comprehensive security preparations for a long time. While the number of security personnel has been increased at stadiums, fan zones, and transportation networks in the US, Canada, and Mexico, intelligence units are closely monitoring potential threats.
Especially in the US, wide security perimeters have been established around team camps and training facilities. Armed police units, private security personnel, and advanced monitoring systems have been deployed in some areas where national teams will be staying.
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES FOR THE ENGLAND TEAM
According to information in the British press, a three-tier security system has been established around the facilities where the England National Team is camping. The team's hotel and training grounds are monitored 24 hours a day, while no-fly zones have been declared against drones.
Police escorts will be on duty on the team bus routes, and security teams will accompany the players throughout their movements. Officials from the English Football Association stated that the safety of the players and their families is their top priority.
ROBOT DOGS ON DUTY
One of the notable security measures at the tournament is the use of robot dogs. Robot dogs to be deployed at FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas are planned to support security teams and be used for patrol activities around the facility.
Officials noted that no concrete and verified attack plan against the World Cup has been identified so far, but due to the propaganda activities of terrorist organizations, all security units continue to operate at a high alert level.