Washington, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Amnesty International, along with more than 120 civil society groups, have issued a “travel advisory” for foreigners attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.The warning released on Thursday points to the “deteriorating human rights situation in the United States and in the absence of meaningful action and concrete guarantees from FIFA, host cities, or the US government”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIt comes as some international organisations and fans have raised concerns about how this year’s World Cup, which begins in June and will host games across Mexico, Canada and the United States, will interact with the administration of US President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies.Between 5 and 10 million visitors are expected to travel to the US for the event.“FIFA has been paying lip service to human rights while cosying up with the Trump administration, putting millions of people at risk of being harmed and their basic rights violated,” Jamil Dakwar, ACLU human rights programme director, said in a statement upon Thursday’s release.“The Trump administration’s abusive actions continue to threaten our communities, tourists, and fans alike – and it’s past time that FIFA use its leverage to push for meaningful policy changes and binding assurances that will make people feel safe to travel and enjoy the games,” he said.Jennifer Li, who leads Dignity 2026, a national coalition working with grassroots groups in host cities, said with the World Cup quickl …
