Airport security screening company CLEAR has announced a pilot program to bring biometric eGates to airports in host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

New electronic gates (eGates) are debuting at TSA security checkpoints to help expedite identity verification in select airports, thanks to a new TSA public-private partnership

On Tuesday, the tech firm CLEAR announced a pilot, public-private partnership with TSA to bring biometric “eGates” to select U.S. airports to “expedite the passenger experience and enhance security” ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has teamed up with screening company Clear on a new security endeavor to be tested at three major U.S. airports.

The TSA is piloting Clear eGates at select airports to automate identity verification, starting with locations in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Seattle, as part of its modernization efforts.

Security screening company CLEAR announced it is piloting biometric “eGates” is coming to three major American airports in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration ahead of a nationwide rollout.