The United States and Morocco have signed a bilateral security cooperation agreement in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The agreement was formalized during a meeting between U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit in Washington, D.C.
The pact focuses on enhancing collaboration in areas critical to event security, including cybersecurity, border management, and counterterrorism intelligence sharing. The 2026 tournament will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the U.S. staging the majority of matches.
This agreement builds upon existing security partnerships between the two nations. Morocco has been a designated Major Non-NATO Ally of the United States since 2004 and has previously cooperated on major international events.
U.S. officials stated the cooperation is part of broader efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for the global sporting event. The Department of Homeland Security is leading U.S. coordination for World Cup security planning.
