NGAccording to official figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 175 visitors who came to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup subsequently applied for asylum, with Nigerians making up 10 of those claims. The data, reported by The Globe and Mail, revealed that Ghana had the highest number of asylum claims at 25, followed by Egypt and Colombia with 15 each. Nigeria, along with Kenya, China, and Bangladesh, each had 10 claims. IRCC stated that the figures included individuals who flagged 'FIFA World Cup 26' in their temporary residence applications, and the number could rise if more visitors overstayed their visas. Canadian authorities had previously warned that holding a World Cup ticket does not ensure visa approval, and some Ghanaian applicants were denied entry due to concerns about overstaying.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about asylum applications made by World Cup visitors, including specific numbers and breakdowns by country. It reports on official data and quotes statements from IRCC without overtly criticizing or praising any particular group or political stance. While the
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