"FIFA has been paying lip service to human rights while cosying up with the Trump administration, putting millions of people at risk of being harmed and their basic rights violated, Jamil Dakwar, ACLU human rights programme director, said in a statement upon Thursday's release."
"With the World Cup quickly approaching, we are still waiting for public commitments from FIFA and host city organisers about plans to protect residents, workers, and visitors. The silence has been deafening, Li said."
"The Trump administration's abusive actions continue to threaten our communities, tourists, and fans alike and it's past time that FIFA use its leverage to push for meaningful policy changes and binding assurances that will make people feel safe to travel and enjoy the games."
The ACLU, Amnesty International, and over 120 civil society groups have issued a travel advisory for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. They cite a worsening human rights situation and lack of guarantees from FIFA, host cities, or the US government. Concerns have been raised about the impact of the Trump administration's immigration policies on the expected 5 to 10 million visitors. Activists demand FIFA take action to ensure safety and rights for all attendees.
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