California Democrats Draw Backlash Over World Cup Immigration Post as U.S. Opens 2026 Tournament
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 12
California Democrats Draw Backlash Over World Cup Immigration Post as U.S. Opens 2026 Tournament
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 12
Summary
The California Democratic Party came under heavy scrutiny after posting, “You’re not allowed to watch the World Cup if you’ve ever voted against immigration,” hours before the U.S. opener against Paraguay.
X users across the political spectrum mocked and criticized the message, with several viral replies calling it hypocritical and illogical given other countries’ own border and immigration rules.
The California Republican Party seized on the post, saying the World Cup should unite people rather than be politicized and accusing Democrats of using the event to divide Americans.
The backlash landed as the United States began its first men’s World Cup on home soil since 1994, hosting 78 of 104 matches across 11 cities alongside Canada and Mexico.