The fan organization Football Supporters Europe (FSE) criticized the US proposal requiring international visitors to disclose five years of social media history, calling the measure a “betrayal of the spirit of football” that risks leading to “selective enforcement and discrimination” against fans attending major events like the 2026 World Cup.
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has strongly criticized the US proposal requiring international visitors to submit five years of social media history for entry via ESTA.
The move, risking attendance at the 2026 World Cup, was condemned by FSE’s executive director. He warned:
“Fans travel to the World Cup to celebrate and express their passion, and any attempt to curtail our fundamental rights, including the right to free speech, is a betrayal of the spirit of football.”
The fan organization detailed concerns that the mandatory screening could lead to unfair targeting and selective enforcement.
FSE emphasized potential “discrimination against fans based on our perceived political views or national origin.”
The group urged FIFA to secure necessary guarantees from US authorities to ensure all fans from around the world are able to safely travel and attend the major tournaments.