The Protect World Cup Attendees Act restricts how certain states and localities can use federal homeland security grant money during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The bill prohibits recipients of these federal grants from conducting civil immigration enforcement activities or participating in federal immigration enforcement programs during that specific time period, with limited exceptions for emergency situations involving imminent threats to life, national security, or evidence destruction. The legislation aims to prevent immigration enforcement actions that could discourage World Cup attendees from traveling to the United States during the tournament. The law applies only to states and localities receiving certain federal homeland security funding and does not affect federal immigration authorities' enforcement activities. This represents a temporary measure designed to ensure safe travel and attendance at a major international sporting event.
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