The National Federation of Journalists (Fenaj) expressed concern about reports from press professionals covering the 2026 World Cup. They claim to have faced episodes of embarrassment, restrictions on circulation and difficulties in carrying out journalistic activities in the United States, one of the event's headquarters alongside Mexico and Canada. In a note released on Thursday (11), signed by the Commission of Women Journalists and the National Commission of Journalists for Social Equality (Conajira), Fenaj highlighted that of journalist Karine Alves, from TV Globo, as one of the most serious cases. Related news: Climate of fear and high prices keep fans away from the World Cup in the USA. Haiti changes shirts for the World Cup after FIFA's objection. The African continent takes 10 teams to the 2026 World Cup. According to a report shared by the professional, she was removed from the regular immigration line while entering the US, treated harshly by agents and subjected to a hair check. Karine says that the procedure would have been aimed only at black people arriving in the country. For Fenaj, the episode represents racist and xenophobic treatment and adds to other reports involving press professionals and fans who follow the competition. The organization also cited the case of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was barred from entering the US to participate in the tournament. In addition to the episodes that occurred at immigration stations, journalists reported obstacles imposed on sports coverage work, which include restrictions on movement in spaces used by the teams during training. Given this scenario, Fenaj informed that it will defend, within the scope of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the forwarding of a document to the International Football Federation (FIFA), so that the entity can ensure adequate working conditions for professionals accredited to work during competitions. Among the proposals are the guarantee of safe working conditions free from discrimination for all nationalities, the creation of independent mechanisms for receiving and investigating reports of harassment, violence and discrimination, the adoption of specific protection protocols for women journalists and the commitment of host countries to press freedom, freedom of movement and the professional independence of communication workers.