# 2026 FIFA World Cup security threats > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-fifa-world-cup-security-threats > Updated: 2026-08-08T09:23:45.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. A leaked police dossier, involving coordination between the FBI and the International Police Cooperation Center, has detailed significant security threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The documentation highlights targeted harassment and assassination attempts directed at high-profile players, officials, and spectators. Lionel Messi was identified as the primary target of these security warnings. Reported threats included an individual claiming they would attack a stadium in Dallas with homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle, as well as social media threats regarding a suicide bombing attempt at a match in Atlanta. Cristiano Ronaldo also faced security incidents, involving attempts to obtain his accommodation details and an individual infiltrating the Portuguese national team's hotel in Houston. Additionally, referee François Letexier received thousands of threatening messages. In response to various security breaches, including incidents at the England media center, officials implemented defensive measures such as no-fly zones and anti-sniper screens. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: FBI documents reveal plots against Lionel Messi; fire hits Slovakian military base Leaked FBI documents reveal assassination plots against Lionel Messi during the World Cup, while a suspected arson fire struck a Slovakian military base. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbi-documents-reveal-plots-against-lionel-messi-fire-hits-slovakian-military-base ### 2026-08-08: 2026 FIFA World Cup security dossier reveals threats to Messi and Ronaldo A leaked police dossier reveals severe security threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including assassination plots targeting Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and threats against officials. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lionel-messi-faced-major-security-threats-during-2026-world-cup --- Cite as: 2026 FIFA World Cup security threats. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-fifa-world-cup-security-threats