Immigrant activists, civil rights groups, and Florida leaders issued a strong warning for anyone planning to travel to Florida for the FIFA World Cup 2026. They say Florida is no longer safe for tourists due to harsh treatment by immigration enforcement. "Florida is no longer a safe destination for international tourists. When federal and local agents can detain anyone at anytime without cause and without identifying themselves, everyone is at risk," said Tessa Petit, Florida Immigrant Coalition executive director. She added, "International visitors must ask themselves if a soccer match is worth the risk of being kidnapped and jailed until God-knows-when, in deplorable conditions, by a secret police who is using racial profiling, judging people for how they look or their accent, and getting away with literal murder in the streets of our country. Such is the state of affairs in the United States and in Florida. We urge the international community to be aware of the risks before setting foot in Florida." The groups advise travelers to be very careful, carry identification at all times, and register their trip with their consulate before arriving. US citizens are also warned they are not completely safe, as some have been detained by ICE. The release shared shocking stories, including one about a Mexican tourist with a valid visa and a return ticket who was detained during a traffic stop in Orlando and sent to a detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." The man said the conditions were inhumane. He was shackled on the plane back to Mexico after his case drew international attention. Concerns have also been raised about possible ICE raids at World Cup venues. US authorities have not ruled out this possibility. Several fan groups have expressed worries about the safety of fans at these events.