Nigeria, April 15 -- The tournament, which will run for 39 days across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to attract more than one million international visitors. Reports indicate FIFA insiders believe a temporary suspension of raids could reduce fears around travel, improve the event atmosphere, and present a positive global image for the host nations.



The News Chronicle gathered that early discussions focused on keeping immigration enforcement away from match venues in the 11 American host cities. However, as planning advanced and teams prepared to use training bases across several states, conversations reportedly shifted toward a broader nationwide pause for the duration of the competition.



Officials are said t...