Miguel Delaney has raised concerns about freedom of movement guarantees before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the tournament now close to opening across North America.
The competition is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with matches scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
Questions around visas and entry have already formed part of the build-up, with reported concerns over access for some supporters, officials and delegations.
What Miguel Delaney said about World Cup guarantees
Delaney’s comments were shared in a clip on X, where he discussed the legal and technical context around World Cup hosting.
He said: “When a World Cup is awarded, there are a number of contractual provisions about how a tournament basically has to give certain guarantees.”
Delaney added that those were “literal guarantees” covering “freedom of movement for participating nations” and “entry”.
He also claimed: “FIFA, evidently, despite Infantino’s very craven relationship with Donald Trump, hasn’t been able to secure those guarantees.”
Delaney further said that “all of the countries, or all of the individuals that have faced issues so far, have been from Muslim countries”.
Visa questions remain part of 2026 World Cup build-up
The 2026 World Cup is the first 48-team men’s tournament, expanding the event before it is staged across three host countries.
Reports have already highlighted visa and entry concerns before the tournament, including issues affecting fans from some countries.
Further legal analysis has noted that tournament access arrangements still sit alongside national immigration rules, meaning host-state authorities retain final control over entry decisions.
Delaney’s comments add scrutiny to an issue that remains active before kick-off, but no legal breach is stated here as established fact.
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