The Trump administration is not planning to launch special ICE operations during the upcoming World Cup. In the end, ICE did not continue its crackdown in the Bay Area and now Alex Lasry has suggested immigration agents will stay away from the World Cup, too. Eleven different host cities will host 78 games across America this summer, with Canada and Mexico co-hosting the tournament. The World Cup is less than 100 days away and the tournament has been plagued by controversy surrounding ticket prices, visa concerns and the relationship between Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Iran has qualified for its fourth successive World Cup but could now stay away.

Source: Daily Mail March 04, 2026 22:38 UTC