Washington DC, May 3 -- The United States Department of Transportation has released a comprehensive safety plan through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, declaring all tournament venues and surrounding areas as strict "No Drone Zones."

With millions of fans expected to attend matches across North America, the FAA said the move is aimed at ensuring the safety of players, spectators and event staff during the expanded 48-team tournament.

Under the plan, unauthorised drone operations will be completely prohibited around stadiums and official event spaces. The FAA will enforce Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) during match windows, restricting all aerial activity in designated zones.

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