Trump Plans to Allocate $500 Million for Anti-Drone Protection at the World Cup

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is set to allocate $500 million to protect venues for the upcoming World Cup and other major events from drone threats.

Andrew Giuliani, director of the White House working group for the 2026 World Cup, shared this information with Politico.

The funds will be used to assist federal and local authorities in developing anti-drone security strategies ahead of the football tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The money will also support security for the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

A White House representative noted that the allocated funds will be used, among other things, to ensure the security of the 104 football matches that will take place in U.S. stadiums.

“For each state, a certain minimum amount will be available, regardless of whether they are hosting World Cup matches or events for America 250,” Giuliani said.

Police will be expected to use portable devices to detect, disable, or intercept unmanned aerial vehicles.

The anti-drone protection will be funded through resources allocated to the Department of Homeland Security under the One Big Beautiful Bill, which was passed in July.

The allocation of significant funds reflects the growing concern within the White House and U.S. national security agencies about drone threats, especially at large events.

Politico notes that the funding allocation will further involve the White House in the controversial debate over which law enforcement agencies should have the authority to intercept or disable drones. Currently, only federal agencies have this capability.