FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to press US for an ICE enforcement pause during the 2026 World Cup, citing migrant fears. | Contesto: cronaca

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Human Rights Watch has urged FIFA to pressure the United States government to suspend Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations during the 2026 World Cup, warning that the current climate of mass deportations could deter fans and players from attending the tournament. The call, issued in a report published Wednesday, asks football’s global governing body to leverage its influence with host authorities to secure what the advocacy group terms an “ICE Truce” for the duration of the event. The demand comes as the United States prepares to co-host the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be held across three nations. Human Rights Watch argues that the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown, which has seen ICE conduct high-profile raids and deportations, creates a hostile environment for international visitors, particularly those from Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The group contends that the promise of a welcoming tournament is undermined by the reality of a federal agency empowered to detain and remove undocumented migrants, a category that could include traveling supporters, journalists, or even team staff with visa irregularities. “FIFA cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that its flagship event will take place in a country where immigration enforcement has become a weapon of fear,” the report states. “A temporary truce on ICE operations would send a powerful signal that the World Cup is for everyone, regardless of background or documentation status.” The group notes that previous host nations, including South Africa in 2010 and Brazil in 2014, implemented temporary visa relaxations or enforcement pauses to facilitate travel, setting a precedent that the United States could follow. The request places FIFA in a delicate position, as the organization typically avoids direct political confrontation with host governments. However, the 2026 tournament faces unique logistical and reputational challenges, including widespread criticism of the United States’ human rights record and the potential for boycotts or protests. The United States Soccer Federation has not publicly commented on the...

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