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Moroccan security expertise recognized and utilized for 2026 World Cup
via Le Matin1 min read
Morocco is contributing its recognized security expertise to the 2026 World Cup through its participation in the International Police Cooperation Center CCPI in Leesburg, Virginia. This center serves as a platform for coordination and information exchange among security services from various countries involved in organizing and securing the World Cup. A high-level delegation from Morocco's DGSN-DGST, comprising experts in sports security and fan movement management, represents the country. Morocco has developed significant expertise in these areas through hosting major international events. The director of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, Kash Patel, visited the CCPI and commended the commitment of the participating delegations, highlighting their mobilization to ensure the event's success. Patel emphasized that the involvement of security services from participating countries is a unique contribution, demonstrating the strength of international security coordination mechanisms and the positive results achieved through collective work and lasting partnerships. He thanked all security partners for their involvement and stressed the importance of continued collaboration for the smooth running of the 2026 World Cup. Morocco's presence at the CCPI enhances its international security profile and confirms the trust placed in its security services, which are now fully integrated into the coordination mechanisms for one of the world's largest sporting events.
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