FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch has urged FIFA to advocate for an 'ICE Truce' during the 2026 World Cup in the United States. This truce would involve a public commitment from the U.S. government to halt immigration enforcement at World Cup events. The call comes amid concerns over potential human rights abuses affecting athletes and fans during the tournament.
- ▪Human Rights Watch has called for FIFA to push the U.S. government for an 'ICE Truce' during the World Cup.
- ▪The 2026 World Cup will be cohosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the potential for human rights abuses against visitors, including arbitrary detention and racial profiling.
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Sport|World Cup 2026FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by rights groupICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW wants a truce for duration of World Cup.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFIFA president Gianni Infantino holds a USA hat as he attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in February [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]By ReutersPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026FIFA should press the United States government to establish an “ICE Truce” for this year’s World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to refrain from immigration enforcement operations at games and venues, Human Rights…
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