World Cup Runs Into Trump’s Border Security Crackdown

“President Trump promoted the 2026 World Cup as a historic opportunity to showcase the ‘beauty and greatness’ of America while boosting tourism revenues,” the Wall Street Journal reports. 

“Instead, the kickoff of the first game on U.S. soil on Friday has coincided with airport detentions, visa denials, and global criticism that his hardline immigration policies are undermining America’s role as host of the world’s biggest sporting event.”