Soccer News of Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

US to prioritize ticket holders ahead of 2026 World Cup

US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino

With the 2026 World Cup to be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico fast approaching, US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have unveiled the ‘FIFA pass’.

The system unveiled at the White House on Monday, November 17, will expedite the visa processes for attendees of the tournament. This will allow people who plan to attend the games in the US to be prioritized for tourist visas.

Speaking, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the process of verification is still the same, but with a shorter wait time

However, having a ticket for a match does not guarantee entry to the US, but it will prioritize a faster appointment

Despite this, Trump and Infantino recommend that everyone with plans to visit the US for the World Cup to start the process as soon as possible, not at the last moment