US EditionJD Vance seemingly issues threat to all tourists thinking about coming to US for 2026 World Cup
- Vice President JD Vance warned football fans at a May 6, 2025, White House task force meeting not to overstay their welcome during the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- This warning followed concerns about border security amid the US’s increased deportation policies and a climate of fear impacting international visitors.
- The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, 40 more matches than in 2022, and is expected to attract visitors from nearly 100 countries across 16 host cities.
- Vance stated, "we want them to celebrate" and "when the time is up, they'll have to go home" or face Homeland Security Secretary Noem, whose agency enforces deportations.
- The remarks sparked widespread backlash, with critics arguing that deportation threats risk reducing tourism and harming the US economy during a key international event.
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US Vice President warns visitors to the 2026 World Cup: ‘If you don’t leave, you’ll have to talk to Kristi Noem’
The vice president of the United States, JD Vance, warned football fans that “they will have to go home” and avoid staying in U.S. territory after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup of 2026, which his country will organize together with Canada and Mexico. “I know we will have visitors, probably from about a hundred countries. We want them to come. We want them to celebrate. We want them to see the game, but when it’s over, they will have to go…
JD Vance issues warning to tourists thinking of attending US World Cup
JD Vance issued a warning to tourists considering attending the 2026 US World Cup during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, 6 May. After being appointed by Donald Trump as the vice chair of the tournament, the vice president addressed anyone intending to travel to the US to watch the football competition. Mr Vance stated: "We want them to come. We want them to celebrate. We want them to watch the game. But, when the time is up, they have t…
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