UK police hunt 114 banned England supporters who ignored passport orders before World Cup opener

UK police have launched an operation to track down over 100 football banning order holders (FBOs) who failed to surrender their passports ahead of England's opening World Cup match against Croatia on June 17th

Authorities say the overwhelming majority of those subject to restrictions have complied, but efforts are now underway to locate the remaining individuals before the tournament gathers pace.

Police share details with US authorities after passport deadline

A total of 2,439 supporters across England and Wales are currently subject to FBOs, with 1,978 of those required to hand in their passports during major international tournaments.

According to figures released on Monday, via the Daily Mail, around 94 per cent had complied with the order, leaving 114 passports still outstanding.

National Police Chiefs' Council football policing lead Chief Constable Mark Roberts confirmed that officers are now working to locate and arrest those who have not surrendered their documents.

He also revealed that details of the outstanding individuals have already been passed to authorities in the United States ahead of England's 2026 World Cup campaign.

Roberts warned that anyone attempting to attend matches despite being subject to a banning order could face action from both American and British authorities.

FGG says: It seems unlikely many will get very far in the US

The number of outstanding passports may sound significant, but the reality is that authorities appear to have anticipated this scenario.

With personal details already shared with US officials and active efforts underway to locate those involved, anyone attempting to bypass the restrictions faces a considerable risk of being identified.

FBOs exist for a reason, and with increased scrutiny around security at this World Cup, it feels unlikely that many of those who ignored the surrender deadline will successfully evade attention for long.