US EditionPresident Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
FIFA Pass prioritizes visa interview appointments for over 7 million ticket holders to ease entry for the 2026 World Cup across North America, officials said.
- On Nov. 17, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the FIFA Pass at a White House FIFA 2026 Task Force meeting to expedite visa interviews for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders.
- Called FIFA Pass, the program responds to massive international demand with 7 million ticket holders and up to 10 million expected visitors for 104 matches in 16 host cities, White House FIFA 2026 Task Force said.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ticket holders will get interviews within six to eight weeks but must pass standard vetting, with over 400 additional consular officers deployed worldwide.
- The administration said the event could generate more than $30 billion in economic activity, create 200,000 jobs, and pledged $600 million in grants to 11 U.S. host cities.
- The World Cup draw on December 5 will take place in Washington, with FIFA and U.S. officials saying more details on the visa system will arrive in early 2026, and Trump urging fans to apply right away, highlighting political tensions over city safety.
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FIFA PASS: President Trump Launches New Visa System for 2026 World Cup
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If you have a ticket for the 2026 World Cup, you should get a visa date faster in the US. US President Trump announces the "Fifa Pass" - and again threatens two cities with the withdrawal of World Cup games.
Trump unveils “FIFA Pass” to expedite football World Cup visas
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday an expedited visa processing system for international spectators planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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