Amnesty International released a report on Monday in which the human rights organisation warned that "severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful protest threaten the 'safe, welcoming and inclusive' tournament promised by FIFA."
Asked about the safety concerns in the US, Mexico, and Canada, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman expressed his concern at Monday's press conference ahead of Tuesday's friendly clash with Ecuador.
"You don’t want this. Sport should be enjoyable, and you should be able to go somewhere safely. As a fan, too, you should be able to support your country safely. There needs to be clarity on this, and it needs to be properly organised," said Koeman.
"But that is down to all the associations. That is down to the entire organisation, including FIFA. I believe it will be properly organised. We are counting on that. I think it is right that people demand that players and fans must be safe during the World Cup."
The Netherlands have been drawn in Group F with Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden/Poland, who they'll play in the American cities of Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City.
