The World Cup Is Complicated: RED CARD
Posted by Washington City Paper on June 15, 2026
"Between convicted felon and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and travel bans—various players, refs, and fans are being denied entry or having visa issues—it’s a bit of a mess. Jules Boykoff, author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing and the FIFA Greed Machine, tells NPR the restrictive immigration policies are also shaping the experience of fans in the U.S., who might be anxious about tense interactions with ICE agents outside of matches."