Bay Area officials and community leaders have issued a joint statement supporting immigrants and diverse identities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, addressing international safety concerns amid federal immigration policies. - The statement is backed by 27 county supervisors and 10 nonprofit leaders.
- It responds to worries about visa delays, ICE activity, and recent entry denials for a referee and photographer. - Officials recognize the uncertainty faced by local immigrant families and visitors.
- The Bay Area will host six World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara over three weeks. The statement emphasizes the World Cup as an opportunity for the region to come together as a cosmopolitan community.