FBI world cup security operations
Definition
A formal term referring to the collaborative intelligence, counter-terrorism, and investigative oversight managed by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation in coordination with international partners to secure the FIFA World Cup.
A colloquial umbrella reference for the immense bureaucratic and digital surveillance footprint required to protect global sporting events from potential threats.
Examples
The FBI world cup security operations were so thorough that even the players' suspicious hairstyles were flagged as potential tactical distractions.
If you think your browser history is private, consider that FBI world cup security operations are monitoring everything from suspicious betting patterns to why you searched for the offside rule.
Running a mega-event like this pretty much requires the FBI world cup security operations team to have a direct line to every hotel room and at least one remote-controlled drone per vending machine.