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Amnesty International Warns 2026 World Cup Risks Becoming 'Stage for Repression'

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•Amnesty International urged FIFA and 2026 World Cup host nations to protect human rights, warning the tournament could become a platform for repression.
•FIFA stated it aims to ensure all participants feel safe, included, and free to exercise their rights.
•The USMNT suffered a 5-2 loss to Belgium, raising concerns about the host nation's competitive readiness.
•USMNT coach criticized new hydration break rules as disruptive, though they are intended to replicate summer match conditions.
•The tournament faces both sporting and political scrutiny as North American hosts prepare for this summer's event.

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