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World Cup 2026: Playing through the Protest

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The World Cup Has Started. The Human Rights Questions Haven’t Gone Away As FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its second week, the football has begun to capture global attention. Supporters have filled stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States. New stories are emerging on the pitch, from underdog performances to historic first appearances, while […]

ICE Crackdowns Side-Line Local U.S. Soccer

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The Human Rights Soccer Alliance (HRSA) has published a major new report warning that immigration enforcement in the United States is already reshaping grassroots soccer communities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Red Flags for 2026 World Cup Travelers

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With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off on 11 June, more than 120 human rights and civil society organisations are warning travelling supporters, journalists and visitors to carefully consider the risks linked to the current political and enforcement climate in the United States.

Can the 2026 World Cup Stay Global?

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With just weeks until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on 11 June, mounting concern is growing over the human rights environment surrounding the tournament in the United States.