The report says drones will be prohibited around World Cup venues and fan festivals, where large crowds and heightened security make unauthorised flights particularly sensitive.
For supporters, the message is straightforward: a drone that might be legal elsewhere could breach temporary restrictions on matchday. The rules are expected to apply not only during fixtures, but also around associated fan events.
Philadelphia is a clear example. Lincoln Financial Field is due to stage World Cup matches, making the surrounding airspace part of the wider event-security plan.
The warning says operators who enter restricted airspace without permission could face:
That raises the cost of treating tournament locations as open space for photography or social-media content. A brief flight over a fan zone could create a security incident, trigger an investigation and disrupt an event designed for tens of thousands of supporters.
The report also says fans should report suspected unsafe drone activity to on-site officers or the FBI. That places responsibility on both operators and spectators to identify potential risks quickly.
Lawful drone use may still be possible away from restricted areas, but supporters are being advised to check active flight limitations before every flight through an FAA-approved B4UFLY service.
The practical lesson is clear: tournament visitors should pack phones and cameras, not drones. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, airspace restrictions are likely to become a routine part of venue guidance, alongside ticket checks, transport advice and stadium security procedures.