Amnesty warns of human rights risks at 2026 World Cup

Amnesty International has warned that millions of fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States face serious human rights risks. The organization's alert signals concern about potential threats to attendees during the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. Amnesty typically flags issues such as inadequate security, labor exploitation, displacement of residents, or discrimination in host countries preparing for major sporting events. The warning comes as organizers prepare infrastructure and security measures for what is expected to be one of the largest World Cups in history. The group's assessment could intensify scrutiny of host-country preparations ahead of the tournament.