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Human rights experts warn against threats ahead of FIFA World Cup

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Human rights experts are warning against possible threats ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, highlighting the need to protect immigrant communities, foreign visitors and the journalists covering the games.

Breakdown
  • Experts warn of threats to immigrants, visitors, and journalists ahead of World Cup
  • Concerns follow recent US migrant expulsions and increased enforcement 11s
  • Experts urge FIFA to advocate for human rights and end discriminatory actions 1m 6s
  • Prolonged FIFA silence could risk normalizing authoritarian practices 1m 20s
  • FIFA's 2026 plans include guidelines on non-discrimination and worker protections 1m 34s