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This Tuesday, the spotlight of CAN 2025 won't be focused solely on the pitch. For the last two round of 16 clashes, including the high-stakes showdown between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium will welcome a rather unusual presence: agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the stands, according to RMC Sport.
This presence has nothing to do with the immediate sporting context. American representatives have been in Morocco for several days as part of an observation mission, aiming to analyze the security measures put in place around the tournament. Crowd management, access controls, the use of drones, and video surveillance systems are all under close scrutiny.
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The goal is clear: to draw concrete lessons ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in part by the United States. In this context, CAN 2025 serves as a full-scale laboratory. It's a discreet yet telling reminder that, beyond the sporting stakes, some matches also serve as strategic rehearsals on a global scale.
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