"FIFA and the White House announced on Monday a system that will speed up the visa process for ticketholders who hope to attend 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S."
"FIFA's Priority Appointment Scheduling System - or "FIFA PASS" - will help those with World Cup tickets get a prioritized visa interview."
""America welcomes the World," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement. "We have always said that this will be the greatest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup in history - and the FIFA pass service is a very concrete example of that.""
""The United States is offering prioritized appointments so FIFA World Cup fans can complete their visa interviews and show they qualify," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "The kickoff is coming up, so now is the time to apply.""
FIFA and the White House established a system to accelerate U.S. visa processing for ticket holders attending the 2026 World Cup. FIFA's Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS) will provide prioritized visa interview appointments to fans with World Cup tickets. Stakeholders had raised concerns about immigration rules and long visa wait times under the current administration that could affect the tournament. The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, with the United States hosting 78 matches across 11 cities and generating an estimated $3.75 billion in economic impact. U.S. officials are urging fans to apply for interview appointments promptly.
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