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Robot dogs, hunter drones, and AI cameras: the tech securing the 2026 World Cup

https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/06/world-cup-2026-security-tech-robot-dogs-drones-ai.avif

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The 2026 World Cup deploys Boston Dynamics robot dogs, net-shooting hunter drones, and AI cameras across 16 cities. FEMA distributed $875M for security.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week across 16 cities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. It is the largest in history: 48 teams, 104 matches, 39 days. It is also the most technologically surveilled sporting event ever staged, with robot dogs, net-shooting hunter drones, and thousands of AI-powered cameras deployed across venues and fan zones.

“It’s 78 Super Bowls over 39 days,” said Andrew Giuliani, executive director of Trump’s World Cup task force. FEMA has distributed $625 million to the 11 US host cities, with an additional $250 million earmarked for tracking and neutralising suspect drones.

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dogs are patrolling AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as part of a “Security Spot” initiative by owner Hyundai. The...

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