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World Cup Host City Organizers Acknowledge Immigration Crackdown May Impact Next Year's Tournament
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadiums in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, featuring 48 nations and 104 games.
- Organizers acknowledge that Trump's immigration crackdown and unsettled geopolitical factors may affect the tournament's planning and fan attendance.
- Host city leaders like Meg Kane and Alex Lasry emphasize the need for flexibility amid uncertainty, while local committees review security and logistics from past events.
- Legislation approved by the House would allocate $625 million to FEMA for security and planning costs, and Kane stated they plan within uncertainty given geopolitical realities.
- The complex political environment suggests organizers must prepare for disruptions, but they aim to welcome all participants and fans despite challenges from external policies.
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Soccer-US begins uneasy World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles
NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. cities hosting next year's FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday about how to reassure international fans concerned by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and travel ban as the year-to-go countdown began. Read full story
US begins uneasy World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles
NEW YORK: US cities hosting next year's FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday (Jun 11) about how to reassure international fans concerned by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and travel ban as the year-to-go countdown began. The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is set to co-h
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