Australian fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have introduced a new chant targeting U.S. President Donald Trump and his immigration policies. The chant, "we're getting deported," was sung after Australia's 0-0 draw with Paraguay, which secured their advancement to the tournament's round of 32.
A video of the chant, set to the tune of The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army," circulated on TikTok, garnering over 1 million views and 168,000 likes. This follows previous anti-Trump chants from the "Socceroos" faithful earlier in the tournament.
Trump's administration has maintained a hardline stance on immigration, with mass deportations a central policy tenet. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seen its operations expanded under his administration. The U.S. border and immigration policies have impacted the World Cup on several occasions.
Notably, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States despite possessing a diplomatic passport. He was subjected to an 11-hour interview at the airport before being sent back to Istanbul. Somalia is subject to President Trump's travel ban, and he has made disparaging remarks about Somali immigrants.
Additionally, Iraqi World Cup star Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. While he and the rest of the Iraqi squad were eventually permitted entry, the team's photographer was barred from entering the country.
Iran also faced difficulties, being forced to establish their tournament base in Mexico despite all their group games being held in the U.S. Several Iranian support staff members were denied visas to enter the U.S. for matches played on American soil. The Iranian soccer federation accused the U.S. government of "vindictive behavior" and discriminatory treatment. Iran's squad was also instructed to enter and leave the U.S. on the same day as their matches.
The Socceroos are set to face Egypt in the round of 32, offering another potential opportunity for fans to express their views through chants.