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May 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Race to safeguard World Cup from drones
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Organizers and officials face equipment gaps and legal snags as the World Cup nears.
WHO: World Cup organizers and government officials
WHAT: Efforts to safeguard the World Cup from drones amid equipment shortages, a government shutdown, and issues with a new law.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Equipment shortages, a lengthy government shutdown, and snags with a new law are raising concerns with games weeks away.
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