The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with 48 teams playing over 39 days. Now it comes down to one final match Sunday in New Jersey. As Argentina and Spain prepare to take the pitch, a sprawling network of federal agents, local law enforcement, and private companies continue with a game plan two years in the making to ensure the final is safe.

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