Fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States face a stark new warning from the White House: Immigration agents may carry out raids targeting supporters inside or around stadiums, and fans from some countries will be barred from attending.

Andrew Giuliani, the head of the White House task force on the World Cup, told British newspaper The Times that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at games had not been ruled out and that supporters deemed a "potential threat" would not receive visas.

Giuliani's comments collide with President Donald Trump's past promises that World Cup fans would be able to enter the U.S. "without discrimination."

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, expanding to 48 teams and stretching acro

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