The World Cup & Passport privilege

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: United States

PoliticsSports

With US President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border to attend the 2026 World Cup. While teams qualify based on merit, access to the event also depends on the nationality of supporters. Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson explains this unequal dynamic.

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