New Delhi, June 11 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by a serious immigration controversy. Rigid US border policies have sparked widespread international outrage as the tournament starts tonight, with the opening game scheduled on 12 June at 12:30 AM (Indian time).

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said that the authorities are working very closely to ensure "the right people" enter the United States.

"It's the most successful World Cup they've ever had. They've never sold tickets at that level. They've never sold that many tickets so quickly. It's amazing because you don't think of soccer in this country," President Trump said.

The US president said he had spoken with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trump called...