Approximately 17,000 ticket holders have reportedly cancelled their participation in the 2026 World Cup, citing safety fears, political unrest, and human rights concerns in the United States. This surge in cancellations, particularly from overseas fans, follows a fatal ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis and has led to an emergency meeting being scheduled by FIFA. The cancellations are believed to reflect withdrawals from ticket sales phases, as FIFA maintains a strict no-refund policy. Hotel bookings and ticket resale prices have also reportedly been affected.