US EditionWill Visa Delays, Border Fears Keep International Fans From Club World Cup?
- The United States is hosting the FIFA Club World Cup starting June 14, 2025, with 32 professional club teams competing in 11 cities including Nashville and Seattle.
- Concerns over visa delays, immigration enforcement, and past travel bans from the Trump administration have caused anxiety among international and multicultural U.S. soccer fans.
- Ticket sales appear slow despite lowered prices, promotions, and an incentive program offering priority World Cup tickets to buyers of multiple Club World Cup games.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized visa processing as a presidential priority, suggesting longer consular shifts and AI use, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised "the world will be welcomed."
- These travel and safety concerns may reduce enthusiasm for the Club World Cup, which many view as a dress rehearsal for the larger 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in U.S.?
As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as international travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament. The United States will see the arrival of 32 professional club teams from around the globe to 11 cities…
Will visa delays, border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?
As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament.
Trump's Travel Ban Stifles World Cup Excitement - Real News Now
The protocols adopted by the Trump administration might have led to a downturn in ticket purchases for the Club World Cup tournament commencing soon. Mehdi Taremi, a soccer player from Iran, was seen greeting fans upon Iran’s victorious World Cup qualifying match against Qatar. Iran represents the first Asian team to secure a place in the World Cup, however, it finds itself among the 12 nations subjected to a travel ban imposed by President Trum…
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Will visa delays, border fears keep international fans from Club World Cup?
As the United States readies for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as international travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament.
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