Human Rights Watch asks FIFA for minute of silence before World Cup final for ICE victims
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on FIFA to observe a minute of silence before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, to honor two people killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents this month. HRW's director of global initiatives, Minky Worden, stated that the gesture would be appropriate given FIFA's promises to respect human rights during the tournament. The request comes amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with his expected presence at the final potentially complicating the appeal. Amnesty International also criticized FIFA for failing to uphold human rights commitments, citing the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the U.S. to officiate during the World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is the first to include human rights criteria in its bidding process, following criticism of previous tournaments in Russia and Qatar.
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