The United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns that these practices are affecting human rights and dignity. Turk specifically mentioned the football World Cup, where fans, a referee, and team officials faced entry issues. He hopes for a significant policy review to ensure better treatment for all.

The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as…

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from…