Trump World Cup

Chaos Tracker

As the World Cup begins, the world will be watching as fans, players, staff and more head to Trump's US. As the president tries to use football to 'sportswash' his image, we want to turn a spotlight on the reality of visa bans, detentions, ICE violence, racism and authoritarianism.

If you see something, tag us on social media @UKStopTrump or use #FootballAgainstFascism and we can share it.

Corruption

Trump baselessly claims World Cup referee is 'suspect'

Trump says referee is "a little bit suspect, if you check his past", with no evidence

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Corruption

FIFA lifts US striker’s red card suspension after Trump calls Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted. Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the game asking FIFA to review the red card

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Corruption

European lawmakers call on FIFA to investigate 'Peace Prize' awarded to Trump by Infantino

In a letter sent Monday to the president and ethics committee of football's governing body, around 50 MEPs request clarification regarding the trophy awarded to the US President in 2025.

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