At a time when interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing, US President Donald Trump announced important news for fans. According to the announcement, US embassies will expedite visa interviews for fans who purchase World Cup tickets. This decision will create great convenience for football fans planning to travel around the world.
Following Trump's statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified the situation: individuals with tickets can be summoned for an interview within approximately 6-8 weeks of submitting their visa application. This is a much shorter period than usual and significantly simplifies the visa process.
"Tickets are not visas"
Nevertheless, Rubio emphasized one important thing: having a ticket is not a guarantee of entry into the USA. Each application is checked in the same manner, in accordance with the general safety rules.
According to him, fans who have tickets are given priority only in the matter of queues. "Our difference is that we will speed up their turn. But all inspections will still be carried out in accordance with the general rules," Rubio said.
The 2026 World Cup is a huge measure for the USA
The World Cup will be held in June-July 2026 at stadiums in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Most matches are expected to be organized in the United States. This competition could become one of the largest championships in history.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also commented after the White House press conference. According to him, up to 10 million tourists could visit the USA to watch the next World Cup live. This figure is several times higher than in previous championships, therefore, the need to simplify the infrastructure and visa process is also natural.
New opportunities for fans
The updated procedure will greatly facilitate travel planning for football fans around the world. Especially since the US visa usually takes a long time, the possibility of a quick conversation for 6-8 weeks is considered a great advantage for ticket holders.
At the same time, it is reminded that in any case, the ticket does not guarantee a visa, and the inspections will continue in strict order.
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