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Argentina has given U.S. authorities a list of about 13,000 parents—mostly fathers—who are behind on their court-ordered child support payments, requesting that they be banned from attending matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri laid it out plainly: "Those who neglect a responsibility as crucial as providing for their children must face the consequences. If they can't support their kids, they won't be allowed in the stadium." This policy isn't something new; it's been in place at Argentine stadiums since March 2025. What’s different now is the push to apply it during an entire World Cup held on foreign soil. It’s still uncertain whether the U.S. will follow through on this request. Here’s what we know about how the policy operates and why it’s sparking mixed reactions. Read the full story below.

By Akber BukhariJun 21, 2026