The United States is on the frontlines of fascism. FIFA is allowing the 2026 World Cup to sports-wash Trump's authoritarianism – honouring him with a fake 'Peace Prize' and giving him a platform as the US hosts the tournament. World Cup matches being hosted in the US puts visiting fans and players in real danger.
Trump's actions have thrown the World Cup into chaos before it's even started – and the games will be a moment where the whole world is looking at his crimes and abuses. Let's put the reality of Trump's US under the spotlight.
We urge football fans to avoid World Cup matches in the US not only as a political statement, but for your own personal safety.
In 2026 alone, we have seen US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agents murder multiple people on the streets of Minnesota whilst ramping up detentions and deportations across the US.
The US has implemented travel bans and freezing of visa processing for over 75 countries. Even if travellers fulfil all the legal requirements, entry at the border is far from guaranteed.
ICE is operating detention centres known to be violating human rights, and among the thousands of people they have wrongfully detained have been tourists from the UK and around the world.
Your dream football trip could easily become a nightmare.
Ever shared anything online about Donald Trump, or vice-president JD Vance? That is now grounds to be banned from entry to the US.
Submitting your private data, including 5-10 years of social media history and email addresses, and names and birthdates of family members, is now a requirement to enter the US.
Your phone and other devices can also be searched at the border.
Donald Trump is bullying his way to a might-makes-right world order based on aggression, corruption, and warfare – a world order that threatens to devastate the global economy, increase inequality, accelerate climate collapse, and unleash violence before diplomacy.
Throughout history, authoritarian regimes have used international sporting events to whitewash their reputations. This time we must not let them get away with it.
There is an alternative to Trump's vision for the world: where the UK isn't tied to appeasing the US, but works with others to promote equality and peace.
Together, we can make clear that we don't want the beautiful game to be used to prop up Trump's hideous regime, and we can resist his attacks on migrants, marginalised communities, and human rights.
