Dozens of visitors attending matches claim asylum in Canada following FIFA World Cup

FULL LIST: Nigerians among 175 World Cup visitors seeking asylum in Canada

10 Nigerians are among 175 World Cup visitors who sought asylum in Canada after the tournament. Discover the full list of nationalities.

Nigeria among countries whose citizens traveled for World Cup, seek to remain in Canada

A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, with citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal

Dozens of visitors attending matches claim asylum in Canada following FIFA World Cup

Dozens of people travelling to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have since claimed asylum in the country following the matches, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to CTV News.

Dozens of visitors attending 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Canada claim asylum - The Canadian Media

Toronto/CMEDIA: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reportedly confirmed Dozens of people who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have since claimed asylum in the country following the matches. According to IRCC, of a total of 26,111 people who travelled to Canada 175 people flagged “FIFA World Cup 26” on their temporary residence applications

Canada releases number of Nigerians who sought asylum after world cup

Canada has said that 175 FIFA World Cup visitors sought asylum after the tournament, including 10 Nigerians, out of more than 26,000 visas issued.

175 Foreign Visitors Apply for Asylum in Canada During FIFA World Cup - THE DESTINATION

OTTAWA: (NOORUL AMIN) – A total of 175 foreign nationals who traveled to Canada during the FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to media reports. Their claims will be assessed under Canada’s refugee determination process in accordance with Canadian immigration and refugee laws. Canada hosted 13 FIFA World Cup matches in the cities […] The post 175 Foreign Visitors Apply for Asylum in Canada During FIFA World Cup appeared first on TH…