FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: United States

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FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup

Human Rights Watch has urged FIFA to persuade the US government to establish an 'ICE Truce' for the 2026 World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19. This truce would include a public guarantee from federal authorities to refrain from immigration enforcement operations at games and venues. Rights groups have condemned the immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, citing violations of human rights.

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