The report says the task is bigger because the World Cup is spread across 16 host cities in three countries. That changes the security equation.
That scale is the key point. A major event can usually be ring-fenced around one stadium or one city. A month-long tournament across multiple borders demands layered planning, faster communication and clear rules on who responds first.
The most modern concern may not be a plane at all. It may be a drone.
The update says added radar coverage is being used to improve tracking around the Greater Toronto Area, and reports suggest drones near stadiums and official event sites will face strict enforcement. That reflects a wider shift in event security: small, cheap aircraft can disrupt operations, delay kick-offs or create panic even without causing physical damage.
Officials are also reportedly focusing on electronic countermeasures first, with stronger options held in reserve if needed. For tournament organisers, that is a reminder that the matchday perimeter now extends well above the stands.
Fans may never see most of this operation, but they could feel its effects.
The next point to watch is how these plans are rolled out in public guidance before the tournament, starting with the reported interception exercise in Toronto on 8 June and any fresh host-city advice that follows.