If you plan on attending a World Cup game at MetLife Stadium this summer, make sure to know your rights before you go.
Everyone should be prepared for potential risks of travel under the Trump administration’s mass detention and deportation agenda, including racial profiling by law enforcement, invasive social media screening, searches of electronic devices, suppression of speech and protest, and other threats to civil liberties.
Know your rights before you travel – and make a plan to protect yourself and your community.
What if I am stopped by ICE at the World Cup?
Stay calm. Don’t run, argue, resist, or obstruct an officer if they approach you at the games. You have the right to remain silent and do not have to discuss your immigration or citizenship status with police, immigration agents, or other officials. Make sure you review your rights and potential risks before engaging with ICE or any other immigration enforcement official.
What should I do if law enforcement approaches me?
Remember to stay calm. You have the right to remain silent. Don't give any explanations or excuses. In the event you are questioned by the police or other law enforcement officials, be prepared on what rights you have.
Am I allowed to record federal, local, or state agents at the games?
The First Amendment protects your right to take photos and videos of law enforcement officers performing their duties in public. This applies to ICE agents, police, FBI, National Guard troops, and any other government officials. Your right to record is essential but also carries risks. Make sure you know how to exercise it.
I have a disability. What can I do if I face discrimination while traveling to the World Cup?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is illegal for businesses open to the public such as stores, hotels, restaurants, museums, theaters, and doctors’ offices to discriminate against people with disabilities. You have the right not to be excluded from these spaces, know your rights.
What should I do if questioned, searched, or stopped when seeking to enter the US?
Special rules may apply if federal immigration agents question you or seek to search your belongings when you are seeking to enter the U.S. at the border or through an international airport. Know your rights in various scenarios.
MetLife Stadium Game Schedule:
- June 13, 2026, 6:00 PM ET: Brazil v. Morocco
- June 16, 2026, 3:00 PM ET: France v. Senegal
- June 22, 2026, 8:00 PM ET: Norway v. Senegal
- June 25, 2026, 4:00 PM ET: Ecuador v. Germany
- June 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET: Panama v. England
- June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET: Round of 32
- July 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ET: Round of 16
- July 19, 2026, 3:00 PM ET: 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Final
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FIFA has unique leverage right now to pressure the U.S. government to respect the fundamental human rights of every person visiting and attending the games. Join us in demanding that FIFA call for an end to the Trump administration’s human rights abuses.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal advice. Produced and distributed as a free public service by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation, a non-partisan, nonprofit civil rights advocacy group.
