Minorities at World Cup fear threat of ICE and how immigration is enforced

Haiti’s first football World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride. However, Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is afraid to attend a match because of United States President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Haiti open their account at the 2026 edition of football’s showpiece international event against Scotland on June 14 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.