Human rights groups warned Wednesday ahead of the draw for next year's football World Cup that President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies could overshadow the tournament.

Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) cautioned against raids outside US arenas. They urged the sport's governing body, FIFA, to deliver on its promises to safeguard workers, fans and journalists.

"Families, fans, players and other members of the football community have the right to enjoy the game without the fear of being detained and separated from their loved ones," Daniel Norona, Amnesty International USA's Americas advocacy director, told a joint news conference.

The World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July 20

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