US EditionPlans for ICE at World Cup Games Draws Scrutiny as Trump Administration Prepares to Host
FIFA leaders want a pause on immigration raids to protect fans and workers as 48 teams prepare for the tournament, The Athletic reported.
- On Tuesday, reports emerged that FIFA executives urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a nationwide moratorium on Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids from President Donald Trump during the 39-day World Cup tournament.
- Concerns regarding enforcement intensified after reports of federal agents at last year's FIFA Club World Cup, compounded by Trump's ongoing nationwide immigration crackdown and campaign promise of mass deportation.
- Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons previously confirmed the agency would serve as a "key part" of tournament security, though critics fear this role could lead to immigration raids near match venues.
- White House spokesperson Davis Ingle declined to discuss the potential proposal, stating the president is focused on making the event "the safest and most secure in history."
- Human Rights Watch previously urged FIFA to "seek a public guarantee from federal authorities to refrain from immigration enforcement at games and venues," citing risks to players, fans, and journalists.
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Plans for ICE at World Cup games draws scrutiny as Trump Administration prepares to host
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FIFA considers requesting Trump to issue ICE raid moratorium during World Cup
FIFA is exploring the possibility of requesting US President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during the World Cup, hoping FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with him could leverage policy.
Donald Trump Might Receive a Call From FIFA Ahead of World Cup
Photo Credit: Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images FIFA executives are weighing a direct appeal to President Donald Trump, asking his administration to pause Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations nationwide during the 2026 World Cup. The request reportedly stems from mounting concerns that aggressive immigration enforcement could cast a shadow over a tournament expected to welcome more than one million international visitors.…
FIFA Sources Say Infantino Will Ask Trump to Pause ICE Raids During World Cup.
FIFA officials are reportedly considering asking President Donald J. Trump for a temporary halt to ICE raids during the 2026 World Cup to address concerns over fan safety and alleged human rights issues.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Senior FIFA executives have discussed the possibility of FIFA President Gianni Infantino asking President Donald J. Trump to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids during the 2026 soccer World Cup. T…
Criticated for its severe repression in recent months, the American Immigration Police could see the actions reduced during the World Cup (June 11th - July 19th).
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