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Haitian-origin fans and other immigrant communities in the US fear ICE arrest while attending 2026 World Cup matches, with high ticket prices adding to the challenge. A DHS spokesperson said international visitors coming legally have nothing to worry about.
Despite Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974, fans at home and in the U.S. diaspora are priced out of attending matches due to exorbitant ticket prices, high travel costs, and a U.S. travel ban. A single ticket for the Scotland match hit $2,100, while parking and transit costs add hundreds more. Community leaders and officials decry the barriers, calling for discounted tickets or sponsor support.
