New Delhi, May 14 -- As the United States gears up to host FIFA World Cup matches next month, federal officers and agents who carry out immigrant arrests as part of their work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be present at the tournament.

Citing officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NBC News on Wednesday (local time) reported that the agency is offering its personnel to local police departments and other federal agencies to help enhance security around game perimeters, similar to Homeland Security's role at events such as the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby.

While it is unclear if any department or agency has accepted ICE's offer, officials familiar with the development said that ICE officers...