"Dubbed FIFA Pass, it will allow those who have purchased World Cup tickets through FIFA to get expedited visa appointments, as the administration continues to balance President Donald Trump's tough-on-migration stance with an influx of global travelers for the soccer tournament. The pass in the name stands for prioritized appointments scheduling system. If you have a ticket for the World Cup, you can have prioritized appointments to get your visa, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino,"
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration has dispatched more than 400 additional consular officers around the world to handle the demand for visas, and that in about 80 percent of the globe, travelers to the U.S. can get a visa appointment within 60 days. Under the new system, those who have bought tickets through FIFA will be allowed to go through a FIFA portal that would help get their visa application and interview prioritized at the State Department."
"During next year's World Cup, 104 games will be played in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Trump has made the success of the World Cup a top priority, and Infantino has been a frequent visitor to the White House while FIFA prepares for a Dec. 5 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, the arts institution now led and managed by Trump loyalists."
The Trump administration introduced FIFA Pass to prioritize visa appointment scheduling for individuals who purchased World Cup tickets through FIFA. Ticket holders can use a FIFA portal to have visa applications and interviews moved ahead in the State Department queue while receiving the same vetting. The administration dispatched more than 400 additional consular officers globally, and about 80 percent of the world can secure a visa appointment within 60 days. Officials strongly encourage World Cup travelers to apply promptly. The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 games across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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