British police reassure World Cup venues that England fans will behave themselves
British police are reassuring Canadian authorities that England soccer fans will behave during the upcoming World Cup. Chief Constable Mark Roberts emphasized that the outdated perception of English fans as troublemakers does not reflect reality, citing low arrest rates at previous tournaments. As England and Scotland prepare for the World Cup, police are working closely with international law enforcement to ensure a safe environment for fans.
- ▪Chief Constable Mark Roberts stated that England fans are well behaved at World Cups.
- ▪Historically, only a handful of English fans have been arrested at previous tournaments, with no arrests in Qatar.
- ▪The UK Football Policing Unit is collaborating with Canadian, U.S., and Mexican authorities for the World Cup.
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Open this photo in gallery:England fans watch a screening of the Women's World Cup 2023 final soccer match between England and Spain in London in August, 2023. As many as 15,000 English and 10,000 Scottish fans are expected to attend the 2026 World Cup.Kin Cheung/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountBritish police have a message for their Canadian counterparts policing World Cup games this summer: England soccer fans are not hooligans.England supporters have long had a reputation as drunken louts looking for trouble. But that’s an outdated notion, says Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who heads the U.K. Football Policing Unit.“We do have this perception that comes forward with our supporters,” Const.
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