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issues as part of the Republican administration's broader crackdown on immigration. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5803486/fifa-world-cup-soccer-football-tickets) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org
Cup to "exercise caution" if travelling to the United States.** More than 120 organisations have collectively issued a 'travel advisory' driven by what they say is "the Trump administration's violent and abusive immigration crackdown
World Cup slots, a large AFCON revenue stream, FIFA Forward funding, and a president who serves as a FIFA vice president by virtue of holding the CAF chair. A confrontational stance at this moment carries
travel policies of the US have taken some shine off the joy that the World Cup always brings. The former Inter Milan striker cited the denial of entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, stressing that
World Cup because of his links to “suspected members of terror organisations”. “What happened has happened and it was unfortunate. I am grateful for the support Fifa gave me,” Artan said. He urged his supporters
issued a travel advisory [urging visitors to "exercise caution"](/sport/football/articles/ce3d69wngevo) as a result of what it called the government's "violent and abusive immigration crackdown". Tournament organisers have also said they are [worried about](/sport/football/articles/cgrpjzxvx4ko
Fifa [World Cup](https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-football) just two weeks away, immigrant rights advocates in the 11 US host cities are mobilizing to protect fans and residents from immigration enforcement activities this summer. In Los Angeles
FIFA’s 52 World Cup referees, was “determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry”, a DHS spokesperson said in an email, without providing further details. Artan’s arrival
issued a picture showing a mostly full stadium. Image source, Reuters Image caption, Czech Republic are playing in their first World Cup
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. **Todd Kirkland/FIFA/via Getty Images** Todd Kirkland/FIFA/via Getty Images Millions of people are about to pack stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico
issues. Some demonstrations have affected World Cup preparations, with protesters blocking roads leading to the Estadio Azteca and removing some tournament installations. , who was set to officiate in World Cup games, was denied entry into
FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment
travel to Turkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya, where they
travelling England fans, posted on social media. England also has group matches scheduled at the Boston and New Jersey stadiums. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill [blamed FIFA](/sports/2026/4/16/fifa-surprised-by-us-backlash-as-transport-costs-skyrocket-at-world-cup) for the price hikes, pointing
Fifa Club World Cup, Uefa Super Cup, FA Cup and two EFL Cups, as well as the Community Shield, in an iconic career. His tally of 257 goals in 435 appearances for the Reds
FIFA Congress, which will take place on Thursday. She said she received an electronic travel authorisation immediately because she applied on a foreign passport, but other members of the delegation, including the PFA president, general
FIFA World Cup editions. But what about the post-tournament recovery period? Most of the top European leagues will begin their 2026-27 season just a month after the World Cup final, leaving players with
Fifa Pass because they are nationals of Canada or one of the 42 countries that qualify for visa-free travel" or already held a visa. It said that in every case "we will take
issue is particularly acute given the tournament’s cross-border nature. The expanded 48-team World Cup, cohosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, will require teams, officials and support staff to move repeatedly