WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Drone flights will be banned over United States (US) stadiums hosting World Cup matches as well as over fan events related to the tournament that kicks off June 11, authorities said Thursday.

On match days, unless specifically authorised, all aircraft, including drones, will be prohibited from flying within three nautical miles (5.6 kilometres) of stadiums and up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) above ground level, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

The no-fly zones around fan events put on by host cities at stadiums and other locations extend to a radius of one nautical mile and up to 1,000 feet above ground.