LONDON: British police are sending just three officers to the US as “cultural interpreters” during the World Cup given the lack of any US funding, UK police said on Thursday. By contrast, 40 officers went to Germany for the 2024 European Championships, with financing by the hosts, said Mark Roberts, who leads football policing.

The United States has refused to pay for experienced England police "spotters" to come to World Cup to help manage hooligan supporters

By contrast, 40 officers were stationed in Germany for the European Championships in 2024.