2026 World Cup: SoFi Stadium Strike Threat Over ICE Security Looms for FIFA

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With just months remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new and significant challenge is emerging for event organizers. A union representing nearly 2,000 food service workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has amplified its demands and is threatening to strike. At the heart of this dispute is the announced inclusion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the event’s security framework, raising concerns and creating a fresh headache for FIFA.