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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As qualifying nations continue to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup , President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino met Monday at the White House , announcing a new "FIFA Pass" aimed at easing visa access for fans traveling to North America for the tournament.

The announcement came during a meeting of the White House FIFA 2026 Task Force, which coordinates U.S. preparations for the largest World Cup in history .

The White House Task Force

What we know:

The White House FIFA 2026 Task Force, launched earlier this year, includes members from several federal agencies and focuses on issues like security, infrastructure, visa access and tourism coordination across the three host nations.

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