FIFA World Cup will be held amid ‘human rights crisis’ in the US: Amnesty
Rights group says the football tournament in Canada, Mexico and the US poses grave risks for international fans and those from local communities.
Relatives of victims of forced disappearance protest outside the Banorte Stadium (formerly known as Azteca) Mexico City, Mexico before a friendly match between Mexico and Portugal to mark the stadium’s inauguration as Mexico prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026
The upcoming FIFA World Cup will be held at a time of “acute human rights crisis” and will pose significant risks to travelling fans, local communities and those working at the tournament, Amnesty International has said.
