FIFA (the global football governing body) is under growing pressure to ask US President Donald Trump to halt immigration enforcement operations during the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to anonymous sources cited by The Athletic, FIFA executives have approached president Gianni Infantino with proposals — including a full moratorium on raids by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) — aimed at reassuring international fans who fear being targeted by US immigration authorities amid the Trump administration's mass deportation drive. The White House declined to address any negotiations but praised the tournament, while ICE acting director Todd Lyons has previously confirmed his agency will have a presence at World Cup venues and declined to commit to suspending operations during matches.