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Donald Trump could have a World Cup problem as host cities urge fans not to stay away despite riots

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Published 15:58 10 Jun 2025 GMT+1

Donald Trump could have a World Cup problem as host cities urge fans not to stay away despite riots

The US President faces a problem with the FIFA World Cup just a year away

James Taylor

James Taylor

US President Donald Trump is facing a problem ahead of next summer's World Cup as host cities urge fans not to stay away despite terrifying riots in the country relating to the POTUS and his immigrant policy.

Tensions have been rising across the US in recent weeks because of Trump's immigration crackdown, leading to clashes over the weekend in Los Angeles.

Just last week Trump introduced a travel ban against 12 countries, which included partial restrictions against seven more.

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Although there are exemptions for coaches, staff and athletes travelling to the FIFA World Cup and other major sporting events, it prompted concern ahead of next summer's World Cup.

Fears over America's readiness to host the upcoming Club World Cup and next summer's World Cup were exacerbated at the weekend after Trump sent National Guard troops and marines into Los Angeles.

Lionel Messi and Argentina emerged victorious in Qatar.
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But Philadelphia host city executive Meg Kane said they are still 'prepared to welcome whoever' for the World Cup, despite 'uncertainty' within the US.

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Kane said: "One of the things that I think we all recognize is that we have to be really good at operating within that uncertainty.

"For each of our cities, we want to be prepared to make any person that makes the decision to come to the United States for this World Cup, feel that they are welcome.

“We do not play a role necessarily in what is happening in terms of the decisions that are made.

"What we can say is that the current administration — while there are certain situations that we are watching, that we are certainly monitoring closely — has been extremely supportive of the World Cup.”

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Riots erupted across Los Angeles.
RINGO CHIU / Contributor via Getty Images

What happened in the riots?

Last Friday, immigration officials, alongside armed FBI officers launched immigration raids at several sites throughout the Latino areas of Los Angeles.

In response, crowds gathered across the fashion area of the city.

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And in one video which circulated on social media, a protestor can be seen trying to stop the arrests by standing in front of a car, whilst officers tear gassed the crowd.

Those scenes provoked clashes between protestors and federal officers in Los Angeles over the weekend.

After two nights of violence, Trump sent in 2000 National Guard officers in what he described as 'very strong law and order'.

And on Monday, the president ordered another 2000 National Guard troops and 700 marines into Los Angeles.

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The moves have created legal chaos in the US, as California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he would take legal action against Trump.

He said: “The president is attempting to inflame passions and provoke a response.

“He would like nothing more than for this provocative show of force – and [Secretary of Defence] Pete Hegseth’s absurd threat to deploy United States Marines on American soil – to escalate tensions and incite violence.”

Featured Image Credit: Win McNamee / Staff via Getty Images

Topics: Donald Trump, FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA World Cup

James Taylor
James Taylor

James is a sports journalist who specialises in football and Formula 1. He has written for publications such as The Times, MailSport, Sunday Express, Sunday Star and Manchester Evening News. Throughout his career, he has interviewed international footballers and rising Olympic stars. In his spare time, he has the misfortune of being a season ticket holder at Manchester United.

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