US EditionFifa Urged to Stand up Against Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies Ahead of 2026 World Cup
- On July 1, close to 100 civil society organizations sent a letter urging FIFA to leverage its influence with the U.S. administration to ensure the protection of foreign fans' rights during the 2026 World Cup hosted in the United States.
- The letter followed the Trump administration's June travel ban on visitors from 12 countries and widespread immigration enforcement actions causing fear and uncertainty in World Cup host communities.
- Among the signatories were major national organizations focused on civil liberties and social justice, and the letter highlighted concerns about the safety and well-being of millions of immigrants and visitors in host cities across eight U.S. states.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who attended Trump's inauguration and investment trips, stated foreign fans would have no entry issues, saying the "world is welcome in America," while Trump stressed visitors must leave when their time is up.
- The coalition's appeal suggests a potential reputational risk for FIFA if it remains silent, highlighting concerns that the organization could be used to whitewash U.S. government immigration policies ahead of the tournament.
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Fifa urged to stand up against Donald Trump’s immigration policies ahead of 2026 World Cup
Richard Jolly 2 July 2025 at 2:40 pm UTC·3 min read Fifa has been urged to encourage the American government to reverse its immigration policies ahead of the 2026 World Cup and has been warned that football’s governing body risks being “used as a public relations tool to whitewash the reputation of an increasingly authoritarian government”. In an open letter to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, 90 leading civil society organisations highlighted w…
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USA TodayGroup letter urges FIFA to address U.S. immigration concerns ahead of 2026 World Cup
Nearly 100 civil rights groups signed a letter sent to FIFA expressing concern over U.S. immigration policies ahead of the 2026 men's soccer World Cup
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