Andy Biggs Credits Law Enforcement After 2026 World Cup Closes as Most Secure in History

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is taking a moment to recognize the men and women who kept it safe.

Spain claimed the championship Sunday with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in what became one of the most watched sporting events in American history, closing out North America's first hosting of the men's World Cup in over three decades.

As the tournament wrapped up, Biggs turned his attention to the security operation that ran behind it.

"The United States showcased our very best with the 2026 World Cup — especially the men and women in law enforcement who tirelessly worked publicly and behind the scenes to protect attendees of these events," Biggs wrote. "We're appreciative of their vigilance over a wildly successful tournament."

Security Priorities

The security effort behind the tournament was significant, with the joint operations center in New York coordinating monitoring across all host cities throughout the competition, with thousands of personnel on the ground and teams tracking potential aerial threats.

The FBI alone seized hundreds of drones flying in restricted airspace near stadiums during the tournament.

The World Cup final carried the highest possible security designation, a Level 1 Special Event, drawing additional resources from the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the FBI.

Fans attending the final were required to use approved transportation to reach the stadium, with no personal vehicles or walk-up access permitted.

Enhanced screening measures meant long lines, but officials said the extra precautions were essential given the scale of the event.

Final Game

On the field, Sunday's final lived up to the occasion. Argentina, the world's top-ranked team heading into the match, was held to zero shots in Spain's box through halftime of extra time.

A red card for Argentina's Enzo Fernández in stoppage time left the defending champions with ten men, and Spain broke through when Ferran Torres converted a header assist from Nico Williams to seal the win.

For Biggs, though, the lasting image of the tournament wasn't on the field; it was the thousands of law enforcement officers who made sure the event went off without incident.