00:02This summer's World Cup is being billed as a celebration of global football, but not everyone is convinced it will
00:09feel that way on the ground.
00:10A new report from Amnesty International warns that fans heading to the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico could
00:18face serious human rights concerns.
00:20Instead of the safe and inclusive event promised by organizers, the group says there are growing risks about freedom of
00:26expression, policing and immigration enforcement.
00:30In the United States hosting the majority of matches, Amnesty points to aggressive immigration policies, mass detentions and heavy surveillance.
00:39There are also concerns about international fans facing strict visa requirements, including hefty bond payments for some nationalities.
00:47Meanwhile, Mexico's large-scale deployment of security forces has raised fears about how protests will be handled.
00:54And in Canada, even social services have reportedly been disrupted to make way for tournament logistics.
01:02Officials insist safety is the top priority, but Amnesty argues that increased security could come at the cost of civil
01:09liberties.
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