July 17, 2026

NORAD, USNORTHCOM provide 'quiet, behind-the-scenes support' to World Cup

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo — PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches its highly anticipated final match, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) continue to execute defense and security support missions to ensure safety and security across North America.