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The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World Cup

aired Apr 19, 2026
Signal
60.4/ 100
Mixed
confidence 0.98
Orig61.3
Actn51.0
Dens71.0
Dpth53.5
Clty73.9
Summary

There's no party like a World Cup party. Fans and players will hear the first whistle at this year's FIFA World Cup on June 11th, and it's being held closer to home in more than a dozen cities across North America.

Why listen

It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of know, going, fifa, including: That's the sound of fans in Buenos Aires after Argentina won in 2022.

Key takeaways
  1. 01is going to open the World Cup with a game in Los Angeles against Paraguay
  2. 02Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen pressed DHS leadership during a Senate hearing last week
  3. 03I hate to put you in this position, but I'm wondering if you've noticed, is there a city that is more ready than the other cities, like a model city?
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