North America Won World Cup Together, Hosts Apart
March 8, 2026·21 days ago·via Politico

North America jointly won the 2026 World Cup hosting rights, but visa restrictions, ICE enforcement incidents like the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, and Trump's immigration crackdown spark global backlash and fan boycotts against U.S. venues. Canada and Mexico shine as safer alternatives, with fans eyeing Vancouver, Toronto, and Guadalajara amid rising cancellations and FIFA panic over attendance. Read more about this...