Amnesty Warns 2026 World Cup Risks Becoming ‘Stage for Repression’ in Host Countries
A new report by Amnesty International warns that the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, risks becoming a “stage for repression” due to significant human rights threats.
The report highlights concerns over abusive immigration enforcement and mass detention in the US, severe restrictions on freedom of expression, and challenges in Mexico and Canada, urging host governments and FIFA to uphold human rights obligations.