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FIFA's 2026 World Cup Faces Human Rights Concerns

Keep the World in the World Cup

Human Rights Watch | Defending Human Rights Worldwide2026.03.12Updated 24d ago
Keep the World in the World Cup

FIFA is planning the biggest World Cup ever: 48 teams, games in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, billions watching from home. FIFA promised a safe, welcoming and “inclusive” tournament in your Human Rights Framework. But under U.S. President Donald Trump, harsh anti-human rights rhetoric and immigration policies are creating fear instead.

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FIFA is expanding the World Cup to 48 teams across 16 North American cities, promising an inclusive tournament. However, Trump administration immigration policies and anti-human rights rhetoric are creating concerns about safety and welcome for international visitors. The tournament aims to reach billions globally while navigating complex geopolitical challenges.

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