Genetec analyzes the security challenges for the Soccer World Cup 2026

Electronic security in sports venues has become a priority given the growing attendance at massive events and shows. From Genetec analyze how intelligent surveillance allows us to detect unusual behavior in real time to act preventively and improve the fan experience.

The next celebration of Soccer World Cup 2026, of the 11 from June to 19 July, in Mexico, The United States and Canada will bring with them one of the biggest security challenges in recent North American history.

Con millions of fans moving between different locations, guarantee its integrity It is a priority for organizers and authorities, where electronic security is positioned as an essential element to offer safe and efficient experiences in each venue.

Modern stadiums have to manage a massive volume of visitors and coordinate critical operations in real time. According to data extracted from the report of FifPro: Workplace safety report, he 68% of unions consider current surveillance technology insufficient (like CCTV), while only the 56% believe there are enough security personnel on match days.

In addition, he 98% of the sample responds that technology as a key to improving security; he 73% considers scanners/detectors essential, and the 68% supports the installation of facial recognition cameras.

According to electronic security experts at Genetec, the combination of technology allows incidents to be prevented, enhance the fan experience and protect both people and infrastructure.

Through high-definition cameras and video analytics based on artificial intelligence (IA), This combination makes it easier to detect unusual behavior in real time, such as dangerous crowds or the presence of suspicious objects, offering authorities the opportunity to act preventively.

Success stories, like him Johan Cruyff stadium, headquarters of the Ajax football club, in Amsterdam, show that the installation of advanced technological solutions has proven to be key to preventing incidents and optimizing crowd management.

This sports venue adopted the unified platform Genetec Security Center, that integrates fixed and portable cameras, access controls and video analytics in a single interface. This technology has helped eliminate blind spots in the stadium, improve the visibility of critical areas and share video in real time with external authorities such as the police and public transport.

“Using Genetec Security Center has allowed us to strengthen infrastructure security and the visitor experience by improving visibility and crowd management.”; “These capabilities have made Johan Cruyff Arena a safer and more efficient space.”, explains Guillermo Sandoval, regional director of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean of this technology company.

For the Soccer World Cup 2026, Sandoval points out that “solutions like this will be key so that stadiums can monitor access, hallways, stands and parking lots in real time, manage the flow of people, Respond to emergencies quickly and handle digital evidence securely and reliably.”.

Preventive installation of electronic security systems in stadiums

• Unified management of fixed and mobile cameras: allows you to centralize the stadium's entire video surveillance ecosystem on a single platform. Video surveillance devices installed in different locations, both interior and perimeter, can be integrated with mobile equipment and access control systems.
• Real-time viewing of video from portable cameras: offers security teams the ability to stream live images from the field directly to the control room. This improves visibility to monitor what is happening from the staff perspective, allowing decision making to respond to incidents or emergencies inside and outside the stadium.
• Collaboration with authorities: makes it easy to securely share access to live cameras and videos with law enforcement or other outside agencies. This interoperability is especially useful during high-risk events or emergency situations., since it allows all parties to work with the same information in real time.
• Msecure attachment of digital evidence: Systems like Genetec Clearance provide an efficient tool to store, manage and share video material relevant to investigations. This solution allows you to centralize evidence in an organized way, guaranteeing traceability and complying with privacy and data protection standards.
• Integrated analytics: People counting and automatic license plate recognition expand safety capabilities by providing valuable information for decision making. The first allows knowing the density of attendees in real time and preventing dangerous crowds., while license plate recognition helps to more efficiently manage vehicle access and reinforce security in the stadium parking lots..