💨 Abstract

FIFA is implementing new protocols for the 2026 World Cup in North America to address human rights concerns. While FIFA has introduced guidelines for host committees to protect human rights, critics assert that these protocols lack enforceability. Local host committees struggle to meet deadlines, and ongoing immigration issues under the Trump administration raise fears for workers and travelers. Human rights advocates worry about the displacement or arrest of unhoused people and the general efficacy of FIFA's protocols.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff