Summary
The U.S. may conduct immigration enforcement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, possibly targeting fans in or around stadiums. Andrew Giuliani from the White House World Cup task force mentioned that some visitors could be denied entry based on security concerns, with certain countries' fans facing visa bans.
Key Facts
- The U.S. may use immigration agents to target fans at 2026 World Cup matches.
- Fans from certain countries will be barred from attending due to visa restrictions.
- The World Cup will take place in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with millions of expected visitors.
- The U.S. plans to enforce current travel bans on countries like Iran and Haiti during the event.
- Giuliani emphasized that each visa decision prioritizes U.S. national security.
- Iran plans to boycott an upcoming World Cup event in the U.S. due to denied visas for their delegation.
- The U.S. may expand the visa ban list following a recent incident involving National Guard members.
