The United States is set to become the epicenter of world football, hosting two major international tournaments in consecutive years. The country will organize the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025, followed by the FIFA World Cup 2026, which it will co-host with Canada and Mexico. In preparation for these mega-events, the U.S. has already begun ramping up its logistics and security efforts.
🇦🇷 Argentina Submits List of 15,000 Violent Football Fans to the U.S. Embassy
As part of pre-event security measures, Argentina’s Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed over a list of more than 15,000 violent football fans to the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires. These individuals are currently banned from entering stadiums in Argentina, and the Argentine government has recommended that they be denied entry into the U.S. during the upcoming tournaments.
“The list includes over 15,000 individuals banned from stadiums for involvement in violence or criminal activities. It’s crucial none of them participate in international sports events like these,” said Bullrich at a press briefing.
⚽ Club World Cup 2025: First Edition in Expanded Format
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will take place from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams for the first time in the tournament’s history. Two of Argentina’s most renowned clubs, Boca Juniors and River Plate, will represent the nation:
Boca Juniors is in Group C with Bayern Munich, Auckland City, and Benfica.
River Plate is placed in Group E, facing Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, and Inter Milan.
This expanded tournament aims to bring together top clubs from all over the world and will serve as a test run for the larger World Cup the following year.
The blacklist was compiled through Argentina’s “Tribuna Segura” (Safe Stands) initiative, a national program designed to identify and restrict violent fans from attending football matches.
According to Bullrich:
The system has monitored over 4 million fans across 1,328 matches.
It has identified 1,166 individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.
More than 40 administrative orders have been issued to restrict stadium access.
Bullrich clarified that Argentina does not have access to U.S. visa databases. Instead, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will vet the list against its immigration records.
“They are very strict about immigration control. They will handle the screening process independently,” she added.
The same list is expected to be used again during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, potentially preventing disruptive individuals from entering the country during both events.
United States to host the Club World Cup 2025 and World Cup 2026 in back-to-back years.
Argentina has submitted a list of over 15,000 banned fans to the U.S. to strengthen event security.
Clubs like Boca Juniors and River Plate will compete in the newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup.
The “Tribuna Segura” program plays a key role in identifying violent supporters.
U.S. authorities will conduct independent background checks for entry restrictions.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on match schedules, venue announcements, and team news as the USA prepares for two historic years of global football action.
