The update says details of the outstanding cases have been passed to authorities in the United States. Any banned supporter attempting to attend the tournament could therefore face consequences both abroad and after returning to the UK.
“We have now shared their details with the American authorities,” Roberts said. “If they do attempt to attend the World Cup then they will face the full force of the authorities in the USA, as well as those here in the UK when they return.”
With around 10,000 England supporters expected in Dallas, the passport operation is designed to prevent known troublemakers from reaching the stadium rather than react after incidents occur.
Not every supporter story has carried the same edge. The report describes an England fan encountering a bus carrying Scotland supporters, initially drawing boos before handshakes, hugs and a good-natured salute followed after he removed his shirt.
That moment offered a reminder that tournament rivalry can still sit alongside humour and solidarity, even as police remain alert to a minority of fans determined to cross the line.
Elsewhere, Iran’s arrival in Los Angeles was reportedly accompanied by demonstrations outside the team hotel and during an open training session. The protests reflect wider political tensions surrounding the tournament and create a different security challenge from football-related disorder.
The focus now turns to Dallas, where England and Croatia will begin their campaigns under intense scrutiny. The next test will be whether the policing operation keeps the spotlight on the match-or whether supporter conduct becomes the tournament’s first major story.