Security concerns rise in U.S. as ICE raids and attack warnings loom over World Cup 2026

Haitian migrants living in the United States fear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will conduct aggressive detentions and deportations at venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Community members and advocacy groups warn that the possible termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians could leave many long‑term residents vulnerable, and they cite past ICE operations that targeted both undocumented migrants and those with legal protections. Human‑rights organizations have also cautioned about the risk of rights violations for spectators, journalists and tourists attending matches.

Separately, Venezuelan astrologer Mhoni Vidente has warned that the tournament could become a target for large‑scale attacks in U.S. host cities such as Houston, Chicago and Miami. She urged authorities to bolster security measures, suggesting that the event might attract groups seeking to create fear and destabilisation. The combined warnings from immigration advocates and the seer highlight heightened security anxieties surrounding the World Cup.