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"Overseas fans dreamed of packed US stadiums in 2026. Now many are pulling out
after the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Supporters from England, Brazil, South
Africa and beyond say excitement has turned into fear. Tickets are hitting
resale sites, travel bookings have slowed, and fans insist football trips
should feel safe, calm and full of joy.
Overseas fans were meant to fill US stadiums with noise, colour, and pure World
Cup madness in 2026. But the mood has changed. Fast. The fatal ICE shooting in
Minneapolis has shaken global supporters. Many who booked flights, saved money,
and waited years to watch their teams play in North America are now backing
out.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a historic one. It is the first to host 48 teams. It
is the first shared by three nations. And it was expected to be a festival like
no other. But after the ICE incident, fans online and in real life have said
the same thing again and again: they do not feel safe coming to the US right
now."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
