Overview
- Amnesty International, in comments published Tuesday, said U.S. human-rights policies could directly affect fans, players and journalists during the 2026 tournament.
- Amnesty said the immigration agency ICE is set to play a major role and reported no assurances from U.S. authorities or FIFA that immigration raids will be barred.
- The group warned of tougher border screening that could include checks of social-media posts and scrutiny for perceived anti-American views.
- Amnesty flagged particular risks for transgender attendees because trans identities are not recognized, which could lead to exclusion or enforcement actions.
- The organization called on FIFA and the German FA to release a concrete protection plan and noted the DFB has not issued guidance comparable to its 2022 Qatar position paper.