Out of bounds: Trump’s immigration games are spoiling the 2026 World Cup
The United States bid for this tournament on the promise of open, world-class hosting. It signed host agreements with FIFA that carry obligations. Those obligations are now being selectively applied based on the nationality and religion of the people involved.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from The Hill says: The United States bid for this tournament on the promise of open, world-class hosting. It signed host agreements with FIFA that carry obligations. Those obligations are now being selectively applied based on the nationality and religion of the people involved.
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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- Source published: Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
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