The United States Diplomatic Security Services (DSS) has said it will be leading Men’s National Soccer Team as well as U.S. Corporate Stakeholders and U.S. citizens to the World Cup in Qatar.
In a statement released on Monday by the Services, which this leading role is as a means of security support and to protect its citizens at the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Doha that will kick off in November 20, 2022.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will begin in Qatar on Nov. 20 when the host country takes on Ecuador to kick things off.
Qatar (the host) had never previously qualified for the World Cup but was automatically entered into 2022 World Cup as hosts and significant underdogs in Group A against Senegal, Ecuador and the Netherlands.
Deputy Assistant Secretary and Assistant Director of DSS domestic operations, Andrew Wroblewski said, “The Diplomatic Security Service has decades of experience leading international security events and we are committed to the safety of U.S. citizens and athletes attending the FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
Wroblewski chaired the International Security Event Group, a multi-agency body of more than 20 U.S. agencies, responsible for coordinating all U.S. security and law enforcement planning for major overseas events such as the World Cup.
He stated further that the Diplomatic Security Service has numerous special agents and analysts managing a Joint Operations Center at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, a 24/7 security operation that is also supported by our interagency partners.
It noted that the security planning for major sporting events like the World Cup starts over two years in advance while DSS is responsible for coordinating with U.S. interagency, and Qatari govt law enforcement and security agencies to ensure a safe and secure competition.
As the Diplomatic Security Service has the largest global presence of any US law enforcement organization, operating at more than 270 U.S. diplomatic posts in over 170 countries, and in 32 U.S. cities.
The Organisation investigates transnational crimes and protects State Department facilities, people, and information as part of its mission to lead worldwide security and law enforcement efforts that advance U.S. foreign policy and safeguard national security interests.