World Cup Faces US Political Risks from All Teams
March 7, 2026·20 days ago·via russia's pivot to asia
Political tensions brew as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, with President Trump's immigration crackdowns and threats to relocate matches from liberal-run cities like Seattle sparking global backlash. Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter, a disgraced figure from past corruption scandals, warns fans to skip the US over Trump's "aggression" and visa policies, while over 80 civil rights groups demand FIFA pressure America to ease travel bans from 12 countries and halt ICE raids in host communities. Read more about this...