A new poll released by Data for Progress indicates that a majority of American voters believe the United States' international reputation has worsened during President Donald Trump's second term, just as the country hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to the survey, 62% of respondents said the nation's image abroad has deteriorated under Trump's leadership, while only 32% believed it has improved.

Republicans were the only major political group that generally viewed Trump's impact on America's global standing positively, whereas Democrats and Independents largely expressed the opposite opinion.The poll also examined perceptions of Trump's immigration policies.

A majority of voters, 52%, said that the administration's mass deportation efforts have harmed the country's reputation internationally, compared with 34% who believed those policies have been beneficial.

The article highlights a recent controversy involving Somali soccer referee Omar Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the World Cup but was reportedly denied entry into the United States despite possessing a valid visa.Administration officials alleged connections to suspected terrorist organizations but did not publicly provide supporting evidence.The decision drew criticism from Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib, who described the incident as disgraceful.

The report also references previous Pew Research findings showing that favorable views of the United States declined significantly in many countries between 2024 and 2025, including among key allies such as Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.Only a small number of countries reportedly showed improved perceptions of the United States during that period.

The article argues that several foreign policy and international actions taken by the Trump administration have contributed to negative reactions abroad, making questions about America's global image especially relevant during a major international sporting event.