Pro-Palestinian protests to be allowed at 2026 World Cup in US, Trump assures

'I think people are allowed to protest. You have to do it in a reasonable manner, not necessarily friendly, but reasonable,' US president says during his 1st 2026 World Cup task force meeting

By Fatih Erel

ISTANBUL (AA) - Pro-Palestinian protests would be permitted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday.

"People are allowed to protest. You have to do it in a reasonable manner, not necessarily friendly, but reasonable," Trump said when asked if people who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests should be concerned about attending the World Cup in the country during his first 2026 World Cup task force meeting, which included several Cabinet members and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Many football clubs from around the world are supporting the fans' call to "Show Israel The Red Card."

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The tournament is expected to draw over 8 million international visitors to the US.

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