By Ricardo Roura
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not take part in the security operation at SoFi Stadium during the 2026 World Cup matches, the organizers said.
This Tuesday, May 12, officials from the 2026 World Cup, SoFi Stadium and the city of Los Angeles They offered details about the preparations to receive thousands of fans who will attend the eight matches scheduled in the World Cup tournament.
Among the concerns that arise less than a month before the 2026 World Cup, The organizers clarified that federal ICE agents are not considered to collaborate in their security concept. at Inglewood Stadium.
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“We are fortunate to have local, state and federal agencies working on planning the various events of the World Cup in Los Angeles,” declared the executive director of the World Cup Organizing Committee in Los Angeles, Kathryn Schloessman, in an interview with ABC.
“Resources from multiple state and local agencies will be deployed, and there is no indication that ICE will be deployed at our main events at SoFi Stadium and the LA Memorial Coliseum,” added the president and CEO of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission.
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Schloessman made the clarification because in a previous interview with the same television network, He said ICE would be present at SoFi Stadium, as at regular events, to ensure security..
The executive director of the World Cup Organizing Committee in Los Angeles mentioned that are working closely with their partners on security to ensure that all events in the city are safe.
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The United States team has its opening match on June 12 at SoFi Stadium against the Paraguay team. Eight games are scheduled at the Inglewood stadium, including one in the quarterfinals.
For two months, SoFi Stadium underwent renovation to meet FIFA requirements. For the tournament, the Inglewood building will be known as “Los Angeles Stadium.”.
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