Civil Rights Groups Issue 2026 World Cup Travel Advisory

Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, and more than 120 other civil and human rights organizations issued a travel advisory on Thursday for visitors attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, citing risks associated with current immigration enforcement practices.

The advisory, released amid preparations for the tournament that begins June 11, highlights potential dangers for international travelers, including arbitrary denial of entry at ports, detention in facilities with reported inhumane conditions, and invasive searches of phones and social media accounts. It also warns of risks from immigration enforcement actions within the country, such as racial profiling during operations in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis, as well as suppression of protests and increased surveillance of political expression. Organizers noted the absence of specific protections or guarantees from FIFA, host cities, or federal authorities to address these concerns.

The groups pointed to broader enforcement trends since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, including travel restrictions affecting citizens of at least 39 countries, with full...