FIFA 2026 Preparations two days ahead of the draw

Human rights groups warned Wednesday ahead of the draw for next year's football World Cup that President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies could overshadow the tournament.

Organizations including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) cautioned against raids outside US arenas. They urged the sport's governing body, FIFA, to deliver on its promises to safeguard workers, fans and journalists.

The World Cup will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada in June and July 2026. The draw for the 48-nation tournament will be held Friday in Washington.