World Cup Officials, Players Face U.S. Detention and Entry Bans
June 10, 2026·5 days ago·via The Washington Post

The U.S. is detaining some World Cup players and officials or blocking them from entering the country, raising fresh questions about border enforcement and federal discretion. For a tournament meant to showcase global cooperation, the situation underscores how hard lines at the border can collide with international sporting events. Supporters of tighter immigration control will see this as exactly what sovereignty looks like. Read more about this...