US EditionU.S. Officials Warn World Cup Fans Not to Stay Too Long
- President Donald Trump and his Cabinet met on May 6, 2025, in Washington to discuss the U.S. co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
- This meeting followed preparations involving immigration enforcement concerns as officials aimed to manage millions of international visitors expected for the expanded 48-team tournament.
- The World Cup will feature a total of 104 matches, with the majority hosted in the United States, culminating in the championship game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Homeland Security is actively preparing to manage travel documentation to facilitate seamless visitor processing.
- Vice President JD Vance emphasized that all visitors are invited to attend the World Cup, but he cautioned that foreign guests must abide by immigration regulations and leave once their permitted stay concludes.
- The event is expected to boost tourism but faces potential challenges from strict U.S. immigration policies and geopolitical tensions that could reduce visitor numbers despite government assurances of a safe, well-run tournament.
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Trump ramps up plans for 2026 World Cup amid friction with neighbors: ‘Tensions are a good thing’
President Donald Trump’s zeal to preside over one of the world’s leading sports events is about to collide with the more aggressive version of an America First foreign policy that is defining his second term. Trump is ramping up preparations to co-host the 2026 World Cup next summer — a month-long showcase of global spirit — alongside Canada and Mexico. The early months of his second term have featured fresh tariffs against both countries, relen…
Donald Trump’s government claims that foreign football fans who plan to attend next year’s FIFA World Cup are welcome to have a good time, but not much time. At a meeting of the World Cup working group held Tuesday at the White House, government officials extended a conditional welcome to those who would like to attend the tournament, which the United States co-organizes with Canada and Mexico. “Everyone is welcome to come and see this incredibl…
Trump officials hype the World Cup with anti-immigration warning
With the FIFA World Cup drawing closer, Trump officials on Tuesday touted the United States’ role as a host country — but not without issuing warnings to visitors in line with the administration’s anti-immigration agenda.
US President Donald Trump has promised football fans from all over the world a pleasant experience in the 2026 World Cup, despite political tensions and increased border controls. US Vice President JD Vance, however, has a different tone.
US President Donald Trump, the US-hosted World Cup fans, in partnership with its two neighbors, Mexico and Canada, called for a unique series of experiences in his country, reassuring our arrivals, despite concerns about border security measures. Tramp, who appointed himself head of the White House task force for the mondial, said that "the visitors of the United States could expect a "chain" experiment, expressing confidence in the work being d…
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