HOUSTON – Officials with the FBI’s Houston field office have released a statement regarding alleged threats made against Houston Stadium as the venue hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
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Shortly after noon on Monday, FBI Houston released the following statement:
“FBI Houston is aware of a threat to Houston stadium circulating online. We are working with our local, state, and federal public safety partners to investigate who is behind the communication. At this time, there is no credibility to the threat. We continue to analyze and assess the situation. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or individuals to law enforcement immediately.”
FBI Houston was made aware of the threats Thursday morning, authorities confirmed to KPRC 2.
The statement was released as Houston hosts its sixth of seven World Cup matches, with Brazil taking on Japan in the Round of 32.
KPRC 2 is working to learn more about the nature of the alleged threat and the circumstances surrounding it.