August 11, 2025 1 min read
Readiness for a Global Stage: How CTOS Uses Acadis to Secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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In 2026, the United States will co-host the largest sporting event in its history—the FIFA World Cup. With 48 international teams playing 104 matches across 16 host cities, the event will match or exceed Super Bowl-scale operations daily for several weeks. The logistical and security implications are massive, and the responsibility for preparedness lies squarely with federal agencies and their partners.
At the forefront of this national readiness effort is the Counterterrorism Operations Support (CTOS) team, a training provider under the Department of Energy’s Center for Radiological Nuclear Training. Tasked with delivering highly specialized radiological and nuclear detection training, CTOS plays a mission-critical role in ensuring public safety during major national events.
Meeting the Mission with Acadis
As an Acadis Readiness Suite premier services partner, CTOS leverages the platform to streamline training documentation and compliance reporting ahead of the 2026 games. With the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requiring detailed training data for all game-day and base camp cities, CTOS needed a reliable way to filter, tag, and report on thousands of training sessions delivered nationwide.
With Acadis, CTOS was able to geotag all relevant training events, in-person and online, within a 50-mile radius of key locations. This streamlined the FEMA reporting process, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely data to federal stakeholders, including Congress. The result: hours of manual work saved and a crystal-clear picture of national preparedness presented to decision-makers.
Why It Matters
Federal resources alone are insufficient to secure an event of this magnitude. CTOS fills the gap by training local and state responders—those who will be first on the scene should a nuclear or radiological threat emerge. From shipping radioactive materials for hands-on training to deploying expert instructors nationwide, CTOS operations are unmatched in scale and specificity.
Acadis amplifies that impact. The platform handles everything from course registration and instructor assignment to competency tracking, assessments, and compliance reporting. It’s not just about software – it’s about mission assurance, operational efficiency, and public safety.
Serving 20,000+ First Responders Each Year
CTOS programs reach more than 20,000 responders annually across every U.S. state and territory. This includes personnel from:
- Law enforcement
- Emergency medical services
- Public health
- Hazardous materials units
- Fire services
- Public safety communications
- Title 32 National Guard and more
Each of these professionals plays a vital role in preventing, responding to, and recovering from radiological or nuclear threats. Acadis helps ensure they’re fully prepared.
Purpose-Built for Federal Operations
This collaboration exemplifies what federal readiness looks like in action: a secure, purpose-built system enabling national agencies to scale their mission, report with precision, and uphold public safety under the most demanding conditions.
