MIAMI (AP) — A coalition of civil rights and human‑rights organizations has issued a national travel advisory warning international visitors of potential risks tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States.
The advisory, released by the American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International and signed by 120 advocacy groups, cites concerns involving immigration enforcement, surveillance, and civil liberties during World Cup‑related events. The groups say travelers — particularly immigrants and people of color — may face heightened scrutiny as host cities prepare for the global tournament.
Advocates say they have spent nearly a year raising issues with FIFA and local host committees about labor rights, human rights, and community safety. They report little transparency and no enforceable commitments from organizers.
FIFA has long faced criticism over labor practices surrounding major tournaments, including allegations of forced labor, wage theft, passport confiscation, and unsafe working conditions affecting migrant workers.
A recent letter signed by nearly 30 labor, immigrant, and community organizations accuses FIFA and U.S. host‑city partners of failing to provide clear protections for vulnerable communities or adequate disclosure of vendors and contractors.
