The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World Cup

New Jersey Transit Police Department's Office of Emergency Management (OEM), along with federal, state, county and local partners, conduct emergency response drills near MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on April 18, 2026. Leonardo Munoz/AFP via Getty Images The FIFA 2026 World Cup kicks off in June and 11 American host cities are getting ready for an influx of fans. Juliette Kayyem, a national security expert and former DHS official, examines how the partial government shutdown has impacted preparedness for the mega event. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Jeffrey Pierre. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun. For more information, visit us at https://www.beverlyhillsimmigrationlaw.com/.