Human rights experts warn against possible threats ahead of FIFA World Cup

Human rights experts are warning against possible threats ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, highlighting the need to protect immigrant communities, foreign visitors and the journalists covering the games.

There will be 104 games instead of 64 in the World Cup running from June 11 through July 19 at 16 venues throughout North America. Seventy-eight games will be at 11 NFL stadiums, including all from the quarterfinals on, and 13 each…