Published on April 7, 2026
Workers at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles venue set to host matches during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, are pressing the international soccer organization to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from having a presence at the tournament. As tensions rise, the workers have threatened to strike if their demands are not met.
The call to action comes from unionized employees who argue that ICE’s involvement poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of immigrant workers and their families. They believe that allowing ICE near the stadium would create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, especially among those who may be undocumented or have precarious immigration status.
In a public statement, the workers emphasized, “FIFA has a responsibility to create an inclusive environment for all. We call on them to stand with us and protect our community from the World Cup events at SoFi Stadium.” The workers are part of a larger movement that seeks to highlight the rights and dignity of immigrant labor, particularly in high-profile public events like the World Cup.
With the tournament set to begin next year, these workers are ready to escalate their actions. They have organized protests and are garnering support from various labor and immigrant rights groups, who have echoed their demands to FIFA. The possibility of a strike looms as a significant threat, which could disrupt preparations for the World Cup and draw widespread attention to their cause.
Union representatives have stated that they are prepared to take necessary measures, including walkouts, if their demands regarding ICE’s exclusion are not addressed. “We are standing united,” one union leader remarked. “Our voices will not be silenced, and we won’t allow our workplace to host an agency that aims to separate families.”
FIFA officials have yet to respond to the workers’ demands, but as the World Cup approaches, the pressure is mounting for the organization to take a stand on this contentious issue. The outcome will likely have lasting implications for future events and the treatment of immigrant workers in the United States.
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