Citizens from about 12 countries are seeking asylum in Canada following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the country co-hosted.
Data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the applications form part of 175 asylum claims filed by foreign nationals who entered Canada after receiving temporary residence approval linked to the global football tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
IRCC stated that a total of 26,111 people were granted temporary residence after indicating they were traveling to Canada in connection with the World Cup.
Canadian immigration authorities explained that the figures only include » Read More