Amnesty International warns US travel restrictions may prevent thousands of fans from attending the 2026 World Cup
ManyPress Editorial Team
ManyPress Editorial
Key facts
- •The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico
- •Senegal's national football team faced strict security checks upon arrival in the US
- •Amnesty International warned that US travel restrictions may exclude thousands of fans from the tournament
- •The organization cited US travel restrictions, visa denials, and immigration enforcement as potential barriers
- •Amnesty International called on US authorities to ensure visitors can attend without discrimination or fear
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, may see thousands of fans excluded due to US travel restrictions. Senegal's national football team faced strict security checks upon arrival in the US.
Security Checks
A video shared on social media shows members of Senegal's national football team undergoing tight inspections on an airport tarmac. The footage appears to show players standing near their luggage while security personnel carry out hand-held security screenings.
Amnesty Warning
Amnesty International warned that US travel restrictions, visa denials, and immigration enforcement measures may prevent thousands of football fans from attending the tournament. The organization argued that these policies could undermine the spirit of the event and called on US authorities to ensure visitors can attend without discrimination or fear of immigration-related actions.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport, Anadolu Agency Sport.
