The US World Cup is facing two crises: a financial mess – and ICE | Nellie Pou
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Fewer than 100 days out, host cities haven’t received promised funding, and fears about ICE’s presence are widespreadOn Sunday 19 July, the final match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For one day, our community will be the center of the world.But as that moment approaches, I find myself spending less time thinking about the games at MetLife Stadium, and more time worrying about whether we are ready. Because if Washington doesn’t get its act together, we risk turning a generational opportunity into an international embarrassment. Continue reading...
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