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Héctor Ríos Morales

DHS Secretary Mullin Says ICE Won't 'Round Up' Fans at World Cup, But Doesn't Rule Out Arrests

Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin speaks during an event for National Police Week at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters. (Credit: Via Getty Images)

With less than a month to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, newly appointed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said immigration-related arrests at venues and host cities are not off the table, while insisting officials will not attend matches to "round up" noncitizens.

In an interview with CBS News, Mullin said the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at World Cup matches is tied to DHS efforts to enforce customs laws and combat counterfeit merchandise.

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