Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup

A media worker uses a camera during a press conference where Human Rights Watch and other organisations demand to "put human rights back in the game" ahead of the U.S. hosting parts of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, in Berlin, Germany April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

April 27 (Reuters) - FIFA should press the U.S. government ⁠to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to refrain from immigration enforcement operations at games and venues, ⁠Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report published on Monday.

The 2026 World Cup - the first edition of the global showpiece tournament to feature 48 teams - ‌will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.