Millions of foreign fans are expected to descend across the country for the World Cup, with the US hosting 78 matches across 11 cities and countless more fan hubs and related events peppered throughout the country.
Separate federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and FBI, will take the lead on various security components in different cities, with DHS and its vast network of law enforcement and security agencies responsible for much of the coordination.
The threat of drones, easily purchased and modified to carry deadly payloads, is a key concern for security officials across the government.
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