'Inclusive' World Cup fell short as Trump administration shut out fans, rights groups say

FIFA had promised the 2026 World Cup would be the most inclusive tournament in history. But that pledge fell short, according to the Sport & Rights Alliance, a coalition focused on rights issues in sports. France 24 reports that the Trump administration's visa policies kept fans from multiple countries out of the tournament entirely — and even barred a referee from officiating. The alliance says it will release a detailed report in September documenting the human rights issues that emerged throughout the competition.

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