World Cup Sparks Clash With Trump’s America First Push

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to the U.S., the event is meant to showcase American leadership, but visa restrictions, immigration enforcement, and travel fears tied to the Trump administration have dampened international demand and sparked incidents at airports and in ticketing processes. DHS/ICE are coordinating security for the tournament across 11 cities, while officials insist safety is the priority amid visa waivers for some attendees; FIFA notes the logistics are immense. The controversy may fade once games start, but it highlights the tension between governing immigration and hosting a global sporting spectacle.