Advocacy groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup
Over 100 advocacy groups have issued a travel advisory for the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, citing concerns about human rights conditions and government policies. The advisory warns fans, players, journalists, and visitors—particularly those from immigrant, racial and ethnic minority, and LGBTQ+ communities—of potential risks while traveling in the U.S. The groups point to specific incidents, including the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration agent in Minneapolis, as evidence of escalating dangers.
- ▪More than 100 organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Council for Global Equality, issued a travel advisory for the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
- ▪The advisory highlights the Trump administration's immigration enforcement and policies restricting gender identity rights as key concerns.
- ▪Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.
- ▪The advisory urges travelers to exercise caution, especially those from marginalized communities who may face disproportionate risks.
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National Advocacy groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup Renee Good’s death in Minneapolis among incidents cited Published 1 day ago on April 29, 2026 By Michael K. Lavers (Photo by fifg/Bigstock) Share Tweet More than 100 organizations have issued a travel advisory for the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup will take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11-July 19. “In light of the deteriorating human rights situation in the United States and in the absence of meaningful action and concrete guarantees from FIFA, host cities, or the U.S. government, the undersigned organizations are issuing this travel advisory for fans, players, journalists, and other visitors traveling to and within the United States for the June 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
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