DHS Announces Over 900 Arrests and 180 Victims Rescued in Human Trafficking Crackdown During FIFA World Cup

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported significant success in combating human trafficking operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, arrested 905 suspects and rescued 180 victims, including 30 juveniles, across FIFA host cities.