Lionel Messi was the footballer who received the most death threats during the 2026 World Cup, according to a newly released US police report reviewed by Spanish newspaper Marca. The report details a series of security threats handled by the FBI and international police agencies during the seven-week tournament, including several incidents involving players, referees and stadiums. According to the report, a man contacted Dallas airport and claimed he and two others planned to storm the stadium with homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle. Police also received a separate report claiming that three bombs had been hidden in bins around the stadium. Messi was not the only high-profile player caught up in security scares during the tournament.